A Murderous Tongue
A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
Proverbs 6:17
I find it intriguing that when Solomon lists the seven abominations of the Lord, the lying tongue is perched next to the murderer. While we often perceive the harm done by each are at opposite ends of the spectrum, a little closer look may cause us to re-think our position.
A murderer takes away the life of an innocent individual ruining his family and friends for life. They will never have the opportunity to share with the victim again. They are only left with memories and a question of why it happened to the one they loved. The pain and suffering for such a single act is almost beyond comprehension.
Isn't the same true for many "innocent" lies? They harm individuals who have done nothing wrong and impact their friends and loved ones. While it may not take their life, it will sometimes affect them and their friends for the rest of their life. Again, the pain and suffering is sometimes beyond comprehension.
While we don't always walk around with a weapon capable of murder, we always have the tongue and its lethal capabilities. Unfortunately, we often fail to recognize that we are walking around with a cocked and loaded "weapon" that can wreak disaster on others. I encourage you to ask God for awareness of the capabilities of your tongue. May you always use it for His endorsement vice the lethal options that are readily available.
Proverbs 6:17
I find it intriguing that when Solomon lists the seven abominations of the Lord, the lying tongue is perched next to the murderer. While we often perceive the harm done by each are at opposite ends of the spectrum, a little closer look may cause us to re-think our position.
A murderer takes away the life of an innocent individual ruining his family and friends for life. They will never have the opportunity to share with the victim again. They are only left with memories and a question of why it happened to the one they loved. The pain and suffering for such a single act is almost beyond comprehension.
Isn't the same true for many "innocent" lies? They harm individuals who have done nothing wrong and impact their friends and loved ones. While it may not take their life, it will sometimes affect them and their friends for the rest of their life. Again, the pain and suffering is sometimes beyond comprehension.
While we don't always walk around with a weapon capable of murder, we always have the tongue and its lethal capabilities. Unfortunately, we often fail to recognize that we are walking around with a cocked and loaded "weapon" that can wreak disaster on others. I encourage you to ask God for awareness of the capabilities of your tongue. May you always use it for His endorsement vice the lethal options that are readily available.
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