Human Response 780: Pay Attention and Sin Not with Tongue

Psalm 39:1-2 Behold, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow wa stirred.

As a response to my enemies and the trouble I”m in, I will pay attention to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue. The temptation is to defend myself and seek revenge when surrounded with wicked enemies. It takes faith to entrust matters and troubles into God’s hands, take my hands off, shut up, and let God handle it. David had two chances to kill his enemy, Saul, but did not. He let the Lord take care of him.

It is not easy to bridle my tongue and let God take care of the matter. Jesus remained silent for us when falsely accused, tortured, and crucified. He did not defend Himself or escape the danger. He commended His spirit to the Father, and God raised Him up again. All for the love of us. Our response to the enemies we endure is to give it to God. “Thy will be done.”