James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement!

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

It starts before this verse, concerning speech in verse 25.^^^

James 19-26 "19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it— he will be blessed in what he does. If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

I was in a very foul mood this morning. I felt belittled by someone, and the remarks of being told my bad characteristics. I am becoming a shrew, babbler, and a person who only does things for people if I get benefits from doing so. I have an incredible dislike of being told my own wrongs. I was in need of praying hard, as I was very angry and resentful. All of what the person concerned said, was true, and I am horrified, I am in a better state of mind to agree, and pray over it.

Shrew-an offensive term for a woman who is regarded as quarrelsome, nagging, or ill-tempered.

Blabber-to chatter in a mildly incoherent way.

James is a very good book in the bible. In this book it is explaining how a christian should act. I know sometimes this book is used in a very controversial way, since it does stress about good works. I think too many go and take it out of context or at least take extremes with ideas, opinions. (me included) It is like in this verse in James.. *smile* "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?'' James 2:14 For all our theological views, it could be so easy to forget all about living out our lives. (This is me thinking.) I don't think I can be saved by my actions, but they do speak volumes to others, and show what type of person I am.
My wants for this upcoming week is to work on my speech, as a lot of what I say is useless and rather negative, I was talking to someone very special in my life, and she reminded me that if I pray and ask God, he will give me wisdom. I will. When I get the time I'll look for the verse(s) she was referring to.