1st John 3:18. “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” IN WORD… IN TONGUE… IN DEED… IN TRUTH. A word is an expression of which my mind is thinking, When spoken it is not coming back. I may think it is true, but if part of truth it is evading, That word really is a lie, not a fact.
With my tongue I express thoughts to others in audible terms, With suggestive tones either loud or soft. The tongue can deceive others or even me when it sounds so warm, Yet never produce any love.
Deeds done in the name of the Lord must be real, His honor and love are at stake. When they’re accomplished the recipient will feel, The love of God in you is not fake.
Truth when expressed in the love of the Lord, Doesn’t need an interpreter. It states clearly the facts right from God’s Word, The foundation of truth is sure.
“I guess by now Father, I have established my reputation as to whether I can be trusted not. I pray that there are deeds and truth that will honor Thee and make the name and Person of the Lord Jesus Christ to be glorified. If there are areas in my life to be changed or my words and tongue need to be dealt with, I would like Thee to make it known to me quickly lest I disgrace the name of the Lord and the work I do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”