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Scripture Meditation No. 1620
AATHAVAN – Tuesday, 15.07.2025
"Whoso keepeth his
mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles." — Proverbs 21:23
(KJV)
Among the many sins
committed by mankind, sins committed through the tongue are the most prevalent.
Even if the sin is executed through other parts of the body, often the root
cause originates from the tongue. Moreover, while other sins may fade over time,
the sins of the tongue not only destroy the sinner but can also deeply damage
and ruin the lives of those they target. Such sins are capable of dragging
one’s soul straight into hell.
As the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar
said, "A burn from fire may heal, but not a wound from the
tongue." A wound caused by fire may heal in a few days, but words
spoken against someone remain as lasting scars. Many murders, betrayals, and
deceptions begin with words uttered by the tongue. Why? Because they proceed
from the heart.
As Jesus Christ said, “But
those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they
defile the man."— Matthew 15:18 (KJV)
Many attempt to please God
by fasting or avoiding certain foods, thinking it is spiritual. They try to
restrain the tastes of the tongue, but God does not consider this superior.
Rather, He desires that we keep our mouth from sin. Hence, Jesus said: "Not
that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of
the mouth, this defileth a man."
— Matthew 15:11 (KJV)
Apostle James wrote: "Even
so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great
a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity:
so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and
setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell." — James
3:5–6 (KJV)
Yet today, many who claim to
participate in spiritual worship fail to control their tongues. Even people who
do not know God often curse others with foul language. This is not a new issue.
It existed even during the time of Apostle James. That is why he declared: "But
the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are
made after the similitude of God." — James 3:8–9 (KJV)
It is vital to handle the
tongue with caution, as it proceeds from the heart and has the power to defile
a man. By merely refraining from speaking unnecessary words, we can avoid many
sins—and that is what God desires.
Yes, beloved, let us keep
the verse always in mind: "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth
his soul from troubles." — Proverbs 21:23 (KJV)
Let us speak only good about
others. If we know any evil about someone, let us suppress it within ourselves.
"Deliver my soul, O
LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. What shall be given unto
thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? Sharp arrows of the
mighty, with coals of juniper." — Psalm 120:2–4 (KJV)

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