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Not all of you should be teachers, But should always be out-reachers; Because those who teach will be judged, By someone else who have begrudged. Everyone will make mistakes, And once in a while forsakes; If no mistakes while you speak, Then is perfect in being meek. He would be able to control, Emotions of his very soul; A bit in the mouth to obey, For guiding not to go astray. Ships are in need a way to steer, They have a rudder in the rear; They are big driven by strong wind, Like someone being disciplined. The wind and rudder always show, Where the pilot would want to go; In the same way sounds from the tongue, Spoken direction what is flung. Fire can start from a little flame, Merely as the tongue will proclaim; Speaking evil or speaking good, Blazing fires misunderstood. Spoken evil will corrupt you, Of false statements rather than true; The tongue causes evil desires, As ignited by the fires. No man can ever tame the tongue, It comes from poison in the lung; Only mercy from God can tame, Through His Word hearing to proclaim. With our tongues we praise the Lord, And the Father He is adored; I will speak love but others will curse, About the contents of each verse. Cleanse the filthy water that flows, To the ears of people who chose; For producing the sour fruit, As pure water reaches their root. Copyright © 2016 Richard Newton Sherrer Vote for this poem
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