Words of Worth

“Use a Mouth Guard and Save Yourself Some Trouble”

Every time I read a proverb that suggests guarding my mouth and tongue, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. Since I was a catcher, I feared catching high velocity pitches or foul tips that could knock out my teeth or injure my jaw. The mouth guard offered protection, peace of mind, and a “retirement” from my softball days with my teeth and jaw intact. Now, as I remember those days, the mouth guard serves as a good object lesson…

“Use a Mouth Guard and Save Yourself Some Trouble” (Proverbs 21)

Every time I read Proverbs 21:23, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. I mostly played two positions, third base and catcher, and I wore a mouth guard for both. A huge fear was catching a high velocity hit or pitch with my mouth, and thus, knocking out my teeth. The mouth guard has served as a good object lesson for Proverbs 21: 23 –

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
    keeps himself out…