Spend time in prayer and silence with God asking Him to meet with you and speak to you.
Bible Reading
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
– Proverbs 12:19
A man of crooked heart does not discover good,
and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
– Proverbs 17:20
Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
– Proverbs 20:17
A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
– Proverbs 26:28
Every word of God proves true;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add to His words,
lest He rebuke you and you be found a liar.
– Proverbs 30:5-6
Devotion
Our focus this week is the power of words. The book of Proverbs repeatedly speaks of the power and quality of speech – what we say, how we say it, and how well we listen. Each day this week we’ll cover another characteristic of beautiful speech. Based on the verses you read today, what attribute should distinguish your speech?
A mouth full of gravel does not sound great, nor does hate or calamity. But these are some of the consequences that we may experience in our lives if we fail to receive and speak the truth. God is the author of truth, and we can always count on the things that He says in His Word. We also have the choice as to whether or not we will speak the truth to people. It’s not always easy to speak the truth, but it is best.
The Big Question
When do you tend to lie? Do you lie to get out of trouble, to make yourself look good, or possibly to get your way? Even exaggeration can lead you to having a reputation of being unreliable. As you close your time today thank God that He speaks the truth. Ask Him to help you to do the same.