Profoundly Biblical :: By Daymond Duck

On Mar. 16, 2026, Breanna Claussen (Founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief of Harbinger’s Daily) wrote the following:

  • Elections have an enormous impact.
  • During the last Presidential election, one of the main focuses of numerous Christian voters surrounded the nation of Israel.
  • Pastors who sounded the alarm about the dangers of a possible Harris administration recognized that America’s friendship with Israel was not simply a “political issue,” it was a profoundly Biblical one.
  • While vocal critics treat cooperation between the United States and Israel as not being “America first,” through Scripture we know that the exact opposite is true.
  • Those who cling to the authority of God’s Word know that Israel’s survival is not in question—that it is a promise given by the Lord Himself.
  • However, Scripture, in no uncertain terms, states that nations will be judged by their treatment of Israel (Genesis 12:3 12:3Joel 3:1-2, etc.).
  • While blessing the Jewish State results in a nation being blessed, anti-Israel administrations in the White House place the United States at odds with God.
  • Those are the stakes of each election, and they showcase why Christian involvement in “political issues,” especially concerning Israel, is so essential.

Here is a link to Claussen’s entire article:

America’s Friendship with Israel Is Not Simply a ‘Political Issue,’ It Is a Profoundly Biblical One – A CROOKED PATH

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is near:

One, on Mar. 17, 2026, the Prophecy News Watch (PNW) staff wrote:

  • According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia, nearly one-third of Americans and Canadians believe the world will end within their lifetime.
  • For many observers, that statistic may sound shocking.
  • But for millions of Christians who have long studied biblical prophecy, the idea that people increasingly sense the world is moving toward some kind of final chapter may not be surprising at all.
  • For centuries, Scripture has taught that history is not random.
  • The Bible describes a clear beginning, a purposeful unfolding of events, and ultimately a conclusion in which God intervenes decisively in human history.
  • Jesus Himself warned that before the end comes, the world would experience rising turmoil–wars, instability, moral confusion, and distress among nations.
  • Whether people believe in the Bible or not, it is difficult to ignore how often modern headlines seem to echo those warnings.
  • Yes, Scripture warns of difficult times ahead.
  • It speaks of tribulation, global turmoil, and spiritual conflict.
  • But it also promises something the world’s apocalyptic scenarios never do: redemption.
  • The biblical story does not end with destruction.
  • It ends with restoration, the return of Christ, and the renewal of creation through a new heavens and a new earth.
  • Because when the world begins asking whether the end is near, the church should be ready with an answer–not one of fear, but one rooted in the promises of Scripture.
  • The Bible does not call believers to panic about the future.
  • It calls them to watch, to remain faithful, and to remember that the final chapter of history ultimately belongs to God.

Two, concerning the Battle of Gog of Magog: on Mar. 18, 2026, Worthy News posted a Wall Street Journal report that said:

  • Russia is providing Iran with satellite intelligence and advanced drone technology to improve targeting of U.S. forces.
  • Iran’s recent strikes mirror Russian battlefield tactics used in Ukraine, including coordinated drone swarms.
  • The growing Russia-Iran partnership is strengthening Tehran’s military capabilities while advancing Moscow’s strategic interests.

This writer believes that this is profoundly Biblical.

In the words of Worthy News:

  • The growing coordination between Russia and Iran in today’s geopolitical landscape carries an unmistakable prophetic echo for those who study Scripture.
  • In Ezekiel 38, the prophet describes a last-days coalition led by “Gog, of the land of Magog,” widely interpreted by many scholars as a power from the far north—often associated with Russia—joined explicitly by Persia, which is modern-day Iran.
  • What we are witnessing now is not the fulfillment itself, but a visible alignment that mirrors the very framework the Bible outlined thousands of years ago.
  • Military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and strategic unity between these nations reflect the early formation of what could become a future prophetic alliance.
  • Yet Scripture is clear: this confederation ultimately rises under God’s sovereign hand and is decisively defeated, revealing His glory to the nations.
  • The present alignment should not produce fear, but awareness—reminding believers that history is moving according to a divine timeline, and that even the gathering of nations serves the greater purpose of God’s redemptive plan.

(More: On Mar. 24, 2026, it was reported that Ukraine drones have attacked and set on fire Russia’s largest oil shipping port. It ships approx. one million barrels of crude oil per day, and it handles approx. 300,000 barrels of diesel per day.)

Three, here is another report that this writer believes that this is profoundly Biblical because of the prophesied Battle of Gog of Magog:

On Mar. 25, 2026, Worthy News reported that:

  • Israel has carried out a rare and far-reaching military strike on Iran’s Caspian Sea port of Bandar Anzali, targeting a logistics hub used by Russia and Iran to transport weapons.
  • The strike—Israel’s first ever on the Caspian Sea — hit what officials describe as a critical supply route used to move ammunition, Shahed drones, and other military equipment between the two nations.
  • The inland sea, beyond the operational reach of the U.S. Navy, has served as a strategic corridor connecting Russian and Iranian ports roughly 600 miles apart.
  • Israeli forces reportedly struck dozens of targets at the port, including naval vessels, a command center, and shipyard facilities used to maintain military assets.
  • Verified footage showed significant damage to Iran’s naval headquarters and destruction of multiple vessels, though the full extent remains unclear.
  • Military analysts say the operation was designed not only to degrade Iran’s capabilities but also to disrupt a growing alliance between Moscow and Iran.

Four, concerning Israel being a great army at the end of the age: Iran has 92 million people (60 times the State of Israel), lots of oil and assets, and proxies in several countries, but Israel is stomping them.

(My opinion: It is true that America is helping Israel, but I believe that is part of the protection that God has promised to provide.)

Five, concerning Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan and the reconstruction of Gaza: on Mar. 19, 2026, it was reported that:

  • Mediators had agreed on a framework for the Strip’s reconstruction and a negotiated resolution of the Palestinian question.
  • The proposal requires one clear choice: full decommissioning by Hamas and every armed group, with no exceptions and no carve-outs.
  • Hamas was asked to provide its formal response to the plan within a week.
  • A Hamas spokesperson said Hamas is waiting for the outcome of the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran before responding.

Six, concerning an increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters at the end of the age: on Mar. 23, 2026, the U.S. National Weather Service said it expected more than 200 daily high temperature records to be broken in the U.S.

They expect the high temperature threat to be replaced by severe thunderstorms on Mar. 26, 2026.

Seven, concerning a global economic collapse early in the Tribulation Period: the U.S. Treasury Dept. has declared that the U.S. government is insolvent. [Research has since found that this claim originated with a Fortune.com commentary (states at bottom of article) and spread from there. The reality is that Treasury reports have warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory is unsustainable, but they didn’t say the U.S. can’t pay its debts.]

According to a Treasury Dept. report:

  • The government’s consolidated balance sheet position, excluding the SOSI (Social Security Insurance), deteriorated by nearly $2.07 trillion between FY 2024 and FY 2025, reaching a staggering negative $41.72 trillion.
  • Total liabilities are now nearly eight times the value of reported assets.
  • The largest drivers were a $2 trillion increase in federal debt and interest payable (now $30.33 trillion) and a $438.8 billion increase in federal employee and veteran benefits payable (now $15.47 trillion).

Eight, concerning the creation of super humans (gods; days of Noah and days of Lot) during the Tribulation period: on Mar. 24, 2026, Alex Newman wrote (in part):

What if Jeffrey Epstein’s darkest crimes weren’t the ones you’ve heard about—but the ones buried in “science”?

We did the research, and the truth is almost unbelievable.

  • Ultimately, the goal appears to have been what Insiders refer to as “directed evolution” and “transhumanism.”
  • It seems that Epstein was hoping to “improve” the human race, partly by seeding it with his own DNA.
  • How much progress he made is not yet clear.
  • But considering what is known already, it is essential that this agenda be understood — and stopped.
  • World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab and billionaire Bill Gates — both of whom are closely linked to Epstein — have been promoting genetic engineering of human beings since at least 2018.
  • And both of their organizations, working with Epstein, were at the forefront of promoting the idea.
  • Schwab could barely contain his glee as he declared that genetic editing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution does “not just change what you are doing, it changes you.”

Here is a link to Newman’s article:

https://mail.yahoo.com/n/list/folders=1&listFilter=ALL_INBOX/messages/146286?.src=ym&reason=myc&listFilter=ALL_INBOX

Here are some war reports as they come in from the U.S. and Israel:

The U.S. calls its attacks Operation Epic Fury.

Israel calls its attacks Operation Roaring Lion.

Thur. Day 20 (Mar. 19, 2026)

  • Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countriesare increasingly bringing unity among the Arab countries, as well as a tiptoe toward possible action against Iran. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Riyadh’s restraint could end. Saudi Arabia’s patience is “not unlimited.”
  • Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said they are prepared to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Shrapnel from an Iranian missile intercepted by the IDF struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa Bay, causing damage to the facility and triggering power outages in the surrounding area.
  • The U. S. carried out its most extensive wave of strikes against Iran to date.
  • Israeli Prime Min. Netanyahu said, “I can tell you that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium, and it no longer has the ability to produce ballistic missiles.”
  • Israel attacked Syrian government infrastructure in southern Syria in response to attacks on Druze civilians.
  • Since the start of the war against Iran, Israel has dropped around 12,000 bombs, including 3,600 within the Tehran region alone. In Lebanon, Israel has dropped 2,200 bombs on Hezbollahover the course of 1,000 sorties.

Fri. Day 21 (Mar. 20, 2026)

  • Israel killed the spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • Iran attacked an oil refinery in Kuwait. A fire broke out, but it was quickly brought under control.
  • Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry announced at least 10 waves of drone attacks against the kingdom (at least 27 drones).
  • The UAE said it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Emirates.
  • Iran is trying to force the Arabs to give up their neutrality, to turn against Israel and help Iran, if they want Iran to stop attacking them.
  • Iran’s top military spokesman said “parks, recreational areas, and tourist destinations” worldwide won’t be safe for Iran’s enemies.
  • 3,200 ships are trapped in the Persian Gulf, and the crews are running out of drinking water.
  • Israeli officials warn that ending the war prematurely could trigger another conflict within months.
  • Iran fired two (2) missiles toward the military bases on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean (2,361 miles from Iran). One was intercepted. The other failed in-flight. It was not widely believed that Iran possessed missiles that could go that far, but this proves that they do.
  • Last month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran only had ballistic missiles with the capacity to hit targets within a 2,000-km radius (approximately 1,200 miles), with the country’s state-run media quoting the diplomat as saying, “We are not developing long-range missiles … we have limited the range below 2,000 kilometers.” (Note: He lied, and many world leaders believed his lie.)

Sat. Day 22 (Mar. 21, 2026)

  • Israel and the U.S. struck Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment complex. (Note: they struck Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility several days ago.)
  • Israel took a direct hit near its nuclear research center in Dimona from a powerful Iranian missile. About 80 people were injured (Note: Iran obviously has some military weapons that world leaders didn’t know they had. Put another way: World leaders have been underestimating the danger posed by Iran and the seriousness of the Iranian threat to Israel.)
  • Trump warned that if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours (without threats), the United States will take direct action against Iran’s power plants, beginning with the largest facilities. (Note: It will be lights out in Iran.)
  • Iran warned that any U.S. attack on its infrastructure would trigger sweeping retaliation across the region, including strikes on energy and desalination facilities vital to Gulf nations.
  • Israel said the operationagainst Hezbollah in Lebanon has only begun.

Sun. Day 23 (Mar. 22, 2026)

  • A Russian spokesman said the assassination of Iranian leaders would have profound consequences.
  • Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have instructed the IDF to destroy all bridges over the Litani River that are being used for terrorist activity, to prevent the movement of Hezbollah operatives and weapons southward.
  • Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive, but the IRGC is currently running Iran.
  • A Russian official said Iran has highly advanced missiles that have not yet been used. Iran has a stockpile of missiles capable of destroying the entire Middle East, not just Israel.
  • Iran threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to target Iranian energy facilities unless the key transport route is fully reopened within 48 hours.
  • The IRGC threatened to kill Israeli Prime Min. Netanyahu and U.S. Pres. Trump.

Mon. Day 24 (Mar. 23, 2026)

  • Trump said the U.S. will postpone — for five days — strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure over Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He cited “very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East,” which he said will continue over the course of the week.
  • An unnamed Iranian source affiliated with the IRGC denied that the US and Iran are holding talks about ending the war.
  • Prime Min. Netanyahu confirmed that Israel will continue to strike both Iran and Hezbollah until a deal is reached.
  • Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on key IRGC sites, including its main security headquarters.
  • Iran said it will use a new secret weapon that is so powerful that it will soon win the war. (Note: It is impossible to know whether this is the truth or a bluff.)
  • Lebanon ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country.
  • It was reported that an Iranian missile has completely destroyed Israel’s massive oil refinery at Haifa. The Refinery supplies around 60% of Israel’s oil needs.
  • Trump said Iran has agreed to his biggest demand in order to stop the war:no nuclear weapons. (Note: I hope he is right, but what about stopping their effort to destroy Israel?)

Tue. Day 25 (Mar. 24, 2026)

  • Israel said the chances of a deal with Iran are very small.
  • A Pakistani source said that U.S. Vice President JD Vance, along with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to meet Iranian officials in Islamabad as early as this week. An Iranian source claimed that “fake news is being used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped.”
  • The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency over the Iran war.
  • Iran said it has just one message for the American soldiers: Come closer.
  • Iran burned 40 years of diplomatic bridges in a single night! The missile attack on Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan LNG facility, which caused $20 billion in damage, was the last straw for the Gulf states. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, who had previously stated, ‘We are not in this war,’ are now signaling their intention to join the fight alongside the US by expelling Iranian diplomats. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal’s historic statement, “We reserve the right to military intervention; I will not inform them by telegram.” (Note: The Bible teaches that Saudi Arabia will sit on the sidelines and not help Iran, etc., when they attack Israel in the Battle of Gog of Magog.)
  • The United States has submitted a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing warin the Middle East. The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Wed. Day 26 (Mar. 25, 2026)

  • Iran formally and officially rejects the US Ceasefire proposal, and has now laid out its own five conditions to end the war, per a senior Iranian security official: 1) A complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the enemy. 2) The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic. 3) Guaranteed and clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations. 4) The conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region. 5) International recognition and guarantees regarding Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran said it will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met.
  • The White House issued a stark warning to Iran, signaling that further military action is imminent if Iran refuses to agree to terms aimed at ending the escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and the Iranian regime.

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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Taming The Tongue :: By Nathele Graham

How do you tame a tongue? Why does it need taming? We live in a time when people have little respect for themselves or others and use all manner of filthy language and angry words.

A few days ago, my daughter and I were shopping, and an acquaintance of hers, a young man, came up and talked with her about duck eggs. The language that came out of his mouth was quite offensive. He had no respect for my daughter as a young woman, nor for me as an old woman. Sadly, this isn’t a unique incident; it’s quite the norm for people to use vulgar words as if they are acceptable. It’s bad enough in the secular world, but this same vile language is also heard among Christians.

If any man among you seem religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceive his own heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26).

These are wise words from James. Our tongue allows us to taste food as well as to speak. Why should we use such an amazing part of our anatomy for vulgar purposes? We should use it to build up others and encourage fellow Christians. We should use our tongue to praise God in words and in song. Our tongue needs to be tamed and brought under control.

Does your tongue deny the very faith you profess? Maybe you don’t use offensive language, but do you tell off-color jokes to your friends in the office break room? Do you use your tongue to speak gossip about others? Is your tongue reflecting what’s in your heart? If so, then you need to examine your heart and draw closer to Jesus.

The Apostle Peter always seems to be an example of speaking whatever came into his mind. Sometimes he said the right thing, and that shows the change Jesus was working in him. When Jesus asked His disciples what people said about Him, they gave Him some general answers.

And they said some say that thou art John the Baptist; some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets” (Matthew 16:14).

That’s similar to people today. Many people, including professing Christians, know the name but don’t know who He truly is. They will use His name as a swear word but don’t realize that Jesus Christ is God. Using His name as a cuss word shows you have no respect for who He is and what He did for you.

When Jesus asked the disciples who people said He was, He heard their answer but wanted a deeper understanding from the men who followed Him, the ones He would entrust with sharing the Gospel. He wants a deeper understanding from us today, too.

He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? (Matthew 16:15).

Jesus asks you that same question. It’s important that you know exactly who He is. Peter had the right answer. “And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16).

Peter used his tongue to speak truth, and Jesus commended Him for it. “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee but my Father which is in heaven (Matthew 16:17).

Jesus was well pleased with Peter, and told him that this confession of truth is the foundation…the rock…that the church would be built upon. Jesus is the Rock, and you must believe Jesus is “…the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Use your tongue to praise Him and share the Gospel with others. Don’t use your tongue to tell lies, spread gossip, or mock Jesus. Praise Him in word and song.

Words are important, and Peter was learning to tame his tongue. He had been rash on many occasions, and having been a fisherman by trade, I’m sure his words were often rough and foul. Jesus changed him, just as He will change you, if you allow it.

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it” (1 Peter 3:10-11).

Maybe Peter was like us and his words were influenced by the friends he was with. We all need to be in the world so that we can be a good witness for Christ, but we can’t allow the world to influence us. Peter learned and allowed Jesus to change him. All of us have much to learn, but controlling our words is a good first step. If you follow the ways of the world, you will compromise your walk with Jesus.

The Apostle Paul also had much to overcome in his life in order to be the leader God knew he would be. Paul was known as Saul when we first read of him in Acts. He held the coats of the men who stoned Stephen; he wasn’t a very nice man. As we read more, we see that his hatred for Christians drove him to do evil against them.

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem” (Acts 9:1-2).

He used his words to persuade the Jewish religious leaders to allow him to arrest Christians. When Paul met Jesus, his life was utterly changed. He totally surrendered his life to Jesus and became the example of what a missionary and a preacher should be. Paul’s sin had been great, but he was forgiven. Whatever sin you have in your life isn’t too big to be forgiven. Paul tamed his tongue and used his words to share the Gospel, and all these many centuries later, we still draw encouragement and wisdom from his words. He encouraged prayer…talking with God.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” (1 Timothy 2:1).

Do you pray for all men? Even those whom you don’t like? I have the names of a few people I know whom I pray for every day. They each have a specific need, some for healing, some for salvation, some for guidance, some for comfort. Because I care about these people, I pray for them. Bully for me. Do I pray for people I don’t particularly care for? People who may have used their untamed tongue to hurt me? I have to confess that I seldom do. Shame on me.

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting” (1 Timothy 2:8).

Pray for your wives, your husbands, your children, your leaders, your parents, your friends, your enemies. Prayer is talking with God. Use your tongue to speak boldly but humbly to the God of all Creation, and sing praises to Him. Then use your ears to listen to His answer.

James had some deep insight into the trouble with an untamed tongue. “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. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame: it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:6-8).

James speaks as a man who has experienced the wrath of an untamed tongue. Was he the recipient of verbal abuse, or was he the one who was the bully? James went on to reveal further truth.

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God” (James 3:9).

That describes most of us. We sit in pews and pray, seeming very righteous, but then we gossip about others as soon as we leave the worship service. We all say things we regret, and James is clear that taming the tongue is not easy. I’ve learned over time that it’s better to keep quiet rather than hurt people with my words. It isn’t always easy, especially when someone is using words against me. That’s when I need to seek God and pray for Him to guide my own words. I need to pray for those who hurt my feelings, and ask Him to forgive me for the times I’ve hurt others.

Jesus told us the best way to handle it when we are persecuted. “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you” (Matthew 5:11-12).

If you’re a Christian, you will be the focus of persecution at times. You can be sure that worse insults and persecution were directed at Jesus, but He forgave those who mocked Him. Study His life, and pray to be more like Him. We will never be perfect by our own efforts, but day by day, the Holy Spirit will guide us all to a closer walk with our Lord.

King David must have been a special person, and his love for God still guides us today. His heart was to please God, and when he failed, he repented. He wrote many psalms regarding persecution.

“[[A Psalm of David.]] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed” (Psalm 37:1-3).

Let God deal with those who come against you. You cannot change them, but God can. Bridle your tongue and pray for them. If you dwell on the sins of others, you only hinder your own walk with the Lord.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil” (Psalm 37:8).

You can only give yourself to God and allow Him to change you. Don’t allow your own feelings of anger at the words and actions of others to come between you and Jesus.

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide” (Psalm 37:30-31).

We are righteous only through the blood of Jesus. When we study Scripture, we will walk closer to Him, and our words will reflect His righteousness. David’s words are timeless and his wisdom is from God.

Solomon also understood the need for a tamed tongue. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).

An untamed tongue leads to more actions that bring dishonor to God. Once again, we can learn from Paul. “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Taking your thoughts captive and giving them to Jesus will help you tame your tongue. If you don’t think evil, your tongue won’t speak evil. “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23).

Remember, you can only control your own thoughts and your own tongue. Be forgiving and speak gentle God-honoring words.

The Proverbs 31 woman has many good qualities. She is the mother of King Lemuel, but who is he? Many have speculated that the mother is Bathsheba and that Lemuel is a pet name she had for Solomon. Others speculate that Lemuel was actually a pagan king. The mystery may never be fully resolved, and the description of a “virtuous woman” is difficult to live up to.

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life” (Proverbs 31:12).

Well, that’s the way a wife should treat her husband, but many wives have little respect for their husbands. The chapter goes on to describe a very hard-working woman who is a wonderful wife and mother. She buys land and plants vineyards, spins wool, cares for the poor and needy, and makes clothing for her family and herself. She is very intimidating! In my opinion, one of her best qualities is “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness” (Proverbs 31:25-26).

She has tamed her tongue and speaks words of wisdom and kindness.

As Christians, we must tame our tongues and use our words to honor God. He has given us everything, and we need to praise Him every day. I’ve heard so many people lament that their prayers bounce off the ceiling and never reach God’s ears. My question is, do you honor Him with your words, or do you complain that He just hasn’t done enough for you? Praise Him more, lift your hands in worship and praise. Let your words honor Him before all people. Tame your tongue and bring your thoughts into captivity unto the Lord.

God bless you all,

Nathele Graham

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