Avoiding Maalox® Moments!

We might not be able to avoid all of the life situations which seem to hit us in the stomach. However, some of what many suffer can be avoided.
Just like an individual who experiences severe heartburn or stomach problems should avoid taking in foods which contribute to the problem, we would do well to guard what passes our lips in a verbal sense.

Someone has noted, “Quite a bit of indigestion is caused by people having to eat their own words.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

We do need to be cautious with OUR WORDS, for quite often they come back to us whether they be bad or good. Perhaps we have too frequently experienced a knotted stomach because of what we have said to another.
Maalox® will not remedy what a clear conscience can.

Solomon stated…
“FROM THE FRUIT OF A MAN’S MOUTH HIS STOMACH IS SATISFIED; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.” ( Proverbs 18:20 ESV)

The New Living Translation reads: “Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; the RIGHT WORDS ON A PERSON’S LIPS BRING SATISFACTION.”

Let us consider the impact of OUR WORDS, for not only can they affect others, but ourselves as well in either negative or positive ways. Should we have to eat OUR WORDS ourselves, will they be bitter or beneficial?
Disgusting or delicious? Polluted or palatable? Sour or sweet? Since OUR WORDS may be served back, let us speak so as to benefit and bless others that sweet blessing may be returned to us.

Have a great day SPEAKING FROM A GOOD HEART!
Carl

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