The purpose of those bacteria is to help your body digest the food you are eating. Even though it causes your mouth to be unclean, it does actually help things along. According to Dr. Oz, vegetarian mouths are cleaner because those who eat meat leave it between their teeth which feeds the bacteria. Kissing actually transfers bacteria to the other person and they start growing in a new place. Think about that the next time you kiss your spouse.
But I'm not talking about bacteria of the mouth today. I'm talking about respecting what goes in and what goes out of it.
The things you say are quite powerful. They have the power to heal and the power to destroy. They have the power to build up or tear down. Your heart is on display when you speak.
Jesus talked about this in Matthew 12:33-37 or click to view http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+12%3A33-37&version=NIV (Click back arrow on web browser to return)
Jesus cares about what is coming out of your mouth. If you really understand how God loves you, you will learn to care for your mouth. You will care about the words you use. You will think through your words.
Have you ever regretted saying something? Wish you could take it back? We all have. We may have been right or maybe we were wrong. Regardless, words are powerful and should be considered carefully.
So when your boss is frustratingyou, or your children are testing you, or a friend is challenging you, consider your words carefully. They reveal the heart.
As you close: As God for His help to control your tongue. To speak the truth in love. To say what is needed at the moment.
God Bless!
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