The Tongue Exercise
 

I mentioned the “tongue-exercise” in a sermon one Sunday and suggested that you attempt it. For the brave among us, here is how the “tongue-exercise” works:

For one week do not:
-- Gossip
-- Complain
-- Criticize
-- Blame-shift (or make excuses)
-- Defend yourself
-- Boast
-- Deceive others

Instead, do:
-- Witness regularly
-- Affirm others
-- Express gratitude and praise
-- Apologize quickly
-- Speak directly & honestly to people

For the first couple of days keep a record of your failures. The purpose of this exercise is to help you see the need that each of us has for the gospel every single day, and our accompanying need for Jesus. Our words reveal what our hearts are truly like. Praise God for His grace, which is continually available for sinners.

PSALM 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be
acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

May the Lord’s grace and peace be with you,

Brian