Mark 6: 26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
The passage is from the account of the death of John the Baptist. Herod swore an oath in front of friends to give his step daughter anything she asked up to half his kingdom. When she asked for the head of John the Baptist he was stuck with his own words. He could recant his oath and do what is right, or endure the embarrassment of breaking his word.
So many times I've wished I could shove my words back in my mouth. Often in those situations I have felt stuck with that same kind of choice. Do the right thing and admit my words were wrong, or stand by my words as if they were true or good. Even if we admit we should never have said those mistaken words we live with the consequences so why not just admit we were wrong.
Lord help me slow down and think before I speak. Help me to stand for what is right no matter what the cost. Help me to avoid the trap set by lose lips.
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