Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Psalm 19:7-10 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psalm 119:9-12 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes.
Psalm 119:103-104 How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
Proverbs 27:9 (NASB) Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones
Just like it's a bee's work to make honey, it's God's work that we "believe in Him whom He sent". John 6:29. Jesus is the bread of life that gives life to our souls when we come to Him in faith and yet we wouldn't even be able to come if it weren't for God drawing us (John 6:35, 44). When we've tasted the goodness of God which leads us to repentance, we will want to invite others to taste and see that the Lord is good. (Romans 2:4, Psalm 34:8). As long as God is working in us "both to will and to do for His good pleasure", we won't be found "complaining and disputing" Philippians 2:13-14.
If we would fill our mouths everyday with thanksgiving and praise for every good and perfect gift that comes from God, we wouldn't even have time for grumbling against one another. (James 1:17, Psalm 71:8). We are to be a good witness of a good God who withholds no good thing from them who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11). Pursue what is good for all, rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks (Thessalonians 5:15-18). "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled" Hebrews 12:14-15.
The next time you're tempted to become impatient, sing praises to God who is "longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9
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