Trapped!
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Proverbs 6:2
The verse above reminds me of trapping animals. When an animal is trapped, there is little they can do to escape. So it is with the words we utter - we become trapped with no escape! Whether it is bragging, lying or false promises, they all pin us down with no recourse. No matter which way we go, we will end up hurting ourselves or someone we care about.
After we are in the situation, we often ask ourselves "Why did I say that?". And the answer is simple - we did not guard our words. While it is easier said than done, we must guard against every word we say. Otherwise, we will end up hurting some one. There is a strong temptation for us to speak words we know are not correct. Yet, we feel compelled to do so.
There is consolation in putting your trust in God to lead you in your words and deeds. Paul tells us in 1 Cor 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. There is a way of escape from the temptation - trust your Savior to lead you then you will not become trapped by your words!
Proverbs 6:2
The verse above reminds me of trapping animals. When an animal is trapped, there is little they can do to escape. So it is with the words we utter - we become trapped with no escape! Whether it is bragging, lying or false promises, they all pin us down with no recourse. No matter which way we go, we will end up hurting ourselves or someone we care about.
After we are in the situation, we often ask ourselves "Why did I say that?". And the answer is simple - we did not guard our words. While it is easier said than done, we must guard against every word we say. Otherwise, we will end up hurting some one. There is a strong temptation for us to speak words we know are not correct. Yet, we feel compelled to do so.
There is consolation in putting your trust in God to lead you in your words and deeds. Paul tells us in 1 Cor 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. There is a way of escape from the temptation - trust your Savior to lead you then you will not become trapped by your words!
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