Outline – Topic- THE THRILL OF A TREATED TONGUE  – 21DAYS FFF DAY8

FIRST FRUIT FASTING EXERCISE (Day 8) – Jan.22 – Feb 11. 2024 Click here to download the outline 👉2024 JAN-FEB FFFP DAY 8 Theme: JUMPING IN THE JOY OF JUBILEE Texts: Ps.4:3-8; 32:11; 126:1-6 Subtexts: Prov. 15:1; 16:24, Col. 4:6 CONNECT LIVE zoom.wccrmlagos.org facebook.com/wccrmlagos youtube.com/c/WCCRMLAGOS t.me/WCCRMLAGOS live.wccrmlagos.org In this Jubilee era, when the Lord has given the opportunity for the reset of homes, businesses, spiritual lives, etc, it is essential to note that thorns and thistles of character can jeopardize the ultimate purpose of an era.   One of the most pernicious thorns is the untreated tongue (cons. Jas. 3:5-8, 10-12). Many lives are in tatters because of abuse of the tongue: speaking without discretion, insolent words, obscene language, boastful and annoying talks, regretful demeaning comments, acrid language. Where such toxic tongues are operational, peace is suffocated and joy is strangulated, irrespective of the numerous testimonies being witnessed (Prov. 21:1, 27:15; Job 19:1-5)   Regrettably, many stay in the Church but refuse to submit their tongues to divine treatment, and so retain flippant and venomous tongues. (Rom. 3:13; Prov. 18:13)   How can the tongue be treated?   It is a two-way project: there is the duty of the needy and there is responsibility of the Lord.   It is the believer’s responsibility to appraise self and discover his short comings (Lk. 15:17-19, 2 Cor. 13:15). Such discovery would lead to godly sorrow and decision to refrain from the unwanted “tongue” (Lk. 15:19). Acknowledging the deadliness of the tongue, he proceeds to make fervent scripture-based prayers viz praying the scriptures on unhealthy speaking (Ps. 1:1-3, Prov. 15:28, 17:27, 1 Pt. 3:10); praying for sanctification experience (Matt.12:34, 1Thess.5:23, Isa. 6:1-7). Then consciously walking in the light of the scriptures (Ps. 17:3, 19:14, Prov. 10:19, 16:23, 17:27); even separating from friends with toxic tongue (1 Cor. 15:33, Ps. 119:63: Prov. 19:27).   A believer with a treated tongue abstains from speaking guile (Ps. 34:13), does not speak indiscriminately (Prov. 25:8,11,21,23, Jas. 1:19-20, 26), speaks softly and graciously (Prov. 25:15, Ps. 15:1, Col. 4:6), abstains from jesting and foolish talking (Eph. 5:6, 4:29, Ps. 39:1) and rather use the tongue to praise and worship. (Col. 3:16,17)   The Lord Jesus is the Model: He had perfect control of His tongue and didn’t allow the pressure of people to make Him indiscriminately or disorderly use it (Matt.26:62-63, Jn. 19:8-11, 1 Pt. 2:22-23)  

• treated tongue generates life that soothes the wounded heart, binds the broken hearts, repairs breaches in lives, calms frayed nerves, form bridges for separated persons, renders a sweet smelling savor to the Almighty (Prov. 18:21).

  Such tongues can effectively deploy the inherent creative power to change situations for the best. (Prov. 10:19)   What a thrill to have a treated tongue!