Psalm 17:1. “Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.”
FEIGNED LIPS. Deceitful words are often used when trying to impress. But usually, they don’t sound right, so it’s not very hard to guess That one who speaks with guile has something else in mind, And it is up to those who listen to the real truth, it to find.
Sometimes, lips are used to form words spoken only for fun. Whether the truth is fully told or maybe only some Things said for laughs can be considered really true; The problem is, what does the listener expect to hear from you?
To speak for God to men demands that every word I speak, Has God’s intent behind each word, not only what I think. Everyone who listens has a right to expect that I Will tell the truth that must be heard – and not deceitful lies.
When to God Himself I speak with lips marked by God’s coal; I must be sure He knows I speak from deep within my soul. Never should one be so wrong as to speak deceitfully, To Him who holds my breath in hand, who determines my destiny.
My words may seem insignificant to me - but usually not to others. Feigned lips can separate good friends and deeply hurt my brothers. So, with God’s help and Spirit-led, I commit myself to truth; And every conversation will have some real worth.
“Father, I remember hearing many times my earthly father praying that You would “Keep the door of our lips, that we sin not against Thee.” Well, Father, I pray for the same thing today and tomorrow – and each day. I know great damage can be done by deceitful lips. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”