The Harsh Tongue - Day 16 "30 Days to Taming Young Tongue"

I am doing a study on "30 Days to Taming Your Tongue". Come along with me as we look at how we can honor Yahushua with the words we say.

This study is based on the book "30 Days to Taming you Tongue" by Deborah Smith Pegues
Read Reviews and Links to buy the book at Good Reads.

What I will be writing here is notes I have from when I read the book. It is designed to give you an overview of major points in that day's lesson. And other commentary from my own reflection.

So far we have done: The Know It All Tongue, The Belittling Tongue, The Betraying Tongue, The Meddling Tongue, The Gossiping Tongue, The Slandering Tongue, The Self-Depreciating Tongue - Day 9, The Boasting Tongue, The Manipulating Tongue,  The Argumentative Tongue Day 6, The Divisive Tongue Day 5, The Hasty Tongue Day 4, Temptations Strategy Day 3, The Flattering Tongue Day 2, and The Lying Tongue Day 1. Click on the links to catch up.

The Harsh Tongue - Day 16 "30 Days to Taming Young Tongue" 

A gentile answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)
The ideal woman in proverbs "She opens her mouth with wisdom and on her tongue is the law of kindness" (Proverbs 21:26)

• There is no justification for harsh or unkind talk 
• Deliberately choose words that are warmhearted, understanding, and sympathetic 
• Make a habit of speaking kindly
• Before approaching anyone go to Yahweh and get his words
• We cannot achieve Yahweh's purpose while being harsh
• Harsh words never die, they can impact a person for life
• Seek Yahweh for deliverance from speaking harshly when angry  

As the saying goes, you get more flies with honey than with vinegar. A kind word goes much farther than a harsh word. If you ask someone for correction in a kind manner rather than in a harsh critique you will get a better response, and you will be more favorable in their eyes. Also speaking kindly will also make you more happy. No one is ever happy after they yell. 

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