From the desk of Mrs. Baby Abraham
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THE
WORDS OF OUR MOUTH
THE
FRUIT OF OUR LIPS
Proverb
25: 11 “ A word fitly spoken is like
apples of gold in settings of silver “
“ A gentle tongue breaks a bone “ Proverb 25: 15
Proverb
15 :23 “ A man has JOY BY THE ANSWER OF
HIS MOUTH,
And
a word spoken in due season ,
How
good it is !!!”
1. All high level seminars and conferences
all over the world win over the majority opinion and accomplish so much by the
discussions, by dialog, by presenting the fact, figures and plans for modification,
improvement , extension of the furtherance of their ideas and ideologies by the
“ words of their mouth,” and are the “
fruit of their lips. “ The way we present our point of view, how they argue it out, projecting the benefits , the easy maneuvering
of the process how excellently applicable in various situation, matters
concerning land, water, sky, to innovate , improve, modify and make
advancement for a better life for the
future generations to live in harmony and peace.
While presenting data, facts and figures,
And discussing upon the pros and cons of
the various suggestions and amendments, with continuous understanding ,
co-operation and evaluation, suddenly they reach most beneficial solutions
which enhances the prosperity of all involved.
We can easily start fight just by shouting
some angry slogans by anyone in the mob , need not be the leader himself, which
can ignite and flame the the emotions of the mob for adverse effects !!
We can start celebration, just by clapping
the hands by some one in the mob.
We can approve things by the united voice
of approval.
Political parties win over people by
presenting their facts and figures at meetings. Circumcision of lips , ( no
surgery or cutting ) just determining in your mind, considering and deciding
that we will not utter derogative word, maligning, abusive words by our lips can prevent and
solve majority of problems. ( reminds us of the three monkeys, covering the
mouth, the ear and the eyes, so that they are conscious of what to speak, hear
or see and using their discretion ) What do counselors do in colleges, medical centers, border
disputes, monetory or family disputes or any other disputes . Majority problems
can be solved by just mutual discussion or with the help of counselors. The juvenile delinquents, the prisoners
, even stubborn children, when we
explain every thing, how they reciprocate with love and affection and
understanding. The adults do it on the international and national arena, and if
each and every one of us do that on a smaller level everyday in our life
activities, life would have been smooth sailing . This is so vital for our
everyday life. The vigilance required is so great like that of a vehicle
driver, who no matter whether it is a five minutes drive or continuous full day
drive cannot afford to neglect his concentration even for a single moment or
the result will be fatal FOR SO MANY. We are the drivers of our lives at home,
at work place, at school at government
office, at hospitals, as pedestrians or drivers, all have to be constantly
vigilant for the safety of ourselves and of others.
The word of our mouth, the fruit of our
lips ,our way of life, all come under “ good works “This is just the way we are
supposed to behave because “ we are created for good works : Eph 2:10 All that
was created was certified that they are good. In nature, all have beneficial
uses , sometimes it may not be beneficial for us but they are meant for some
other purposes which we are not aware of. If we do not understand something,
that does not mean that it is not good.
The light , the spark , the power, the
ideas, the thoughts, within us find
expression through our word, our thoughts, our behavior, our dealings, our life
style etc. If in the national and international arena , so much can be achieved
through and by the “ word of our mouth “
and since we are familiar with the
“
fruit of our lips “ in a wide variety of
vitally important matters, we can easily apply the same tools of communication
to achieve far more in our daily life
which is the building block of society, nation and the world at large.
2. “ Who can understand his errors ?
Cleanse me from secret sins.
Keep back me from presumptuous sins ;
Let them not have dominion over me,
Then I will be blameless,
And I shall be innocent of great
transgressions.
a) Let
the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your
sight .
O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.”
“ Compare and contrast “ reveals us the validity of our ideas , whether it is acceptable to the
public, whether the it will be fruitful or detrimental . . Even for measuring out the milk or oil or
measuring the length of cloth or land or sky scrappers, we need a universally
accepted measuring constant so that it is easily understood by all irrespective
of country or culture or language. Even if we can not converse in another
country through their language we can buy food or other materials because of
this measurement and value system. Then only the barbarians or man eater or
terrorists come to know that what they
were doing so far was not humane . Just
beating and punishing children are not of any use, just make them understand by
explaining well, is far more easy, less
time consuming and more beneficial in
the long run for teachers, students and nation.
b) He
who is slow to anger is better than the mighty . Muscle power and wisdom can not be considered equal in power. You can develop and acquire
wisdom with your effort and willful desire. And there is no limit to the
wisdom you can accumulate in the various fields. If you have this wisdom in
stock, whenever you are confronted with opportunity or difficulty, the
solutions will be readily available from your wisdom bank. Depending upon the
credit and accumulation, you become more and more confident and bold to deal
with any situation. In examinations , quiz and contest programs children come out
with flying colors when their wisdom bank is full of deposits and treasures .
Proverb 14:28He who is slow to wrath, has
great understanding. But he who is repulsive exalts folly.
Proverb 19 :11. The discretion of a man
makes him slow to anger,
And it is to his glory to overlook
transgression.
c)Proverb 17:27 He who has knowledge spares
his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm
spirit.
Proverb 18:4 The word’s of a man’s mouth is
deep waters
The well spring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Great knowledge , divine knowledge is like a deep sea and
because of the depth, it remains calm in all circumstances. The ocean of divine / excellent
knowledge is discerned by great saints
and sages and that is why we flock to them to be empowered by their powerful
wisdom and vision. This self discipline
enables them to conduct their energies and knowledge in the most
appropriate , controlled and channeled
way that many a strife is negated and peaceful solutions find their way in
their presence. Spare your words, it
will have a cooling effect on everybody. Silence speaks more loudly than
shouting. The wisdom from above is first
pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits
without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is
sown in peace by those who make peace. James
3: 17,18
Proverb 20:3 It is honorable for a man to
stop striving
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
d.) Proverb
15: 28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth
evil.”
This is possible if you study the problem,
solution, project, reforms etc in your
heart and formulate the solutions and answers
, so that you are
always ready to give a defense and explanations to
everyone who ask you for a reason for
the hope of your reforms or projects or spiritual matters that you have ,the dreams you have, your
aspirations and present them with a good conscience that when
they defame you as evil doers,
those who revile your good conduct in
christ may be ashamed.”
Therefore by Him, let us continually offer
the sacrifice of praise to God,
That is , the FRUIT OF OUR LIPS “ giving thanks to his name.
Psalm 49:3, Let us decide, that ‘ our mouth
shall speak wisdom and the meditation of our heart shall bring understanding. “
Do we pause a minute before speaking, to
decide whether what we speak will bring forth wisdom which will be palatable
for others and our meditation or pondering over spiritual, material, political,
financial etc bring proper understanding for others.
Proverb 22:11 He who LOVES PURITY OF HEART,
AND GRACE ON HIS LIPS, THE KING WILL BE HIS
FRIEND.
Do you see a man who excels in his work, he
will stand before kings;
He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverb 22: 29
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