Psalm 141:3
Psalm 141:3
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Our words have the power to build or destroy, and this verse calls us to set a watch over our speech, asking God to guard our lips. Restraint in speech is a critical part of self-control, requiring us to be mindful of how we communicate with others. We are called to speak words of life, kindness, and encouragement, using our words to bless others rather than to tear them down. This discipline helps us avoid harm and promotes healing in our relationships. By setting a watch before our mouth, we invite God’s wisdom into our communication, asking Him to guide our speech and protect us from saying anything that would cause harm. Worship, in this context, becomes an act of surrender, where we submit our words to God, trusting that He will help us speak with restraint, wisdom, and love. Through this, our speech reflects the character of Christ and brings glory to God.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is at hand be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Corinthians 9:25
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown but we an incorruptible.
2 Peter 1:6
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance.
2 Peter 1:8
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.