Proverbs 13:3 | DiscipleDeck

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Proverbs 13:3

There is a direct link between speech and life-outcomes. Careless, unguarded talk creates exposure to enemies, conflict, and destruction. Keeping the mouth — disciplining what we say — is a life-protecting practice. The 'opening wide' of the lips pictures reckless, unfiltered speech that cannot be taken back.

Memory phrase: Guard your mouth always.

Talk about it: Has something you said ever caused big trouble? What happened?

Prayer: God, guard my mouth and my life.

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