Woe is the destruction that comes
From a gossiping tongue
Like the devastation wrought
By an out of control wildfire
So too when the gossip’s tongue speaks
A match is lit and many will be burned
Like the person who rolls down the window
Carelessly tosses out a lit cigarette
It will ignite flames of fire
And quickly be driven by the wind
Nary is a thought given
To the damage that will ensue
Wounds inflicted
Burns and scars that may take a lifetime to heal
What pride and arrogance
When words of judgment and condemnation are spoken
The unbeliever hears and declares “hypocrite”
I don’t want to be like that Christian
It breeds mistrust, anger and bitterness
The wounded soul struggles to forgive
Souls for whom Christ died are hurt
The body is divided
God dishonored
Reproach brought upon the body of Christ
Remove the log from your own eye
Be broken over sin and seek forgiveness
Instead may you use your tongue
To praise and worship God, bring Him honor and glory
Now may you pray for the brethren
Speak words of encouragement, life and truth
Susan Wachtel
February 5, 2015
From a gossiping tongue
Like the devastation wrought
By an out of control wildfire
So too when the gossip’s tongue speaks
A match is lit and many will be burned
Like the person who rolls down the window
Carelessly tosses out a lit cigarette
It will ignite flames of fire
And quickly be driven by the wind
Nary is a thought given
To the damage that will ensue
Wounds inflicted
Burns and scars that may take a lifetime to heal
What pride and arrogance
When words of judgment and condemnation are spoken
The unbeliever hears and declares “hypocrite”
I don’t want to be like that Christian
It breeds mistrust, anger and bitterness
The wounded soul struggles to forgive
Souls for whom Christ died are hurt
The body is divided
God dishonored
Reproach brought upon the body of Christ
Remove the log from your own eye
Be broken over sin and seek forgiveness
Instead may you use your tongue
To praise and worship God, bring Him honor and glory
Now may you pray for the brethren
Speak words of encouragement, life and truth
Susan Wachtel
February 5, 2015