"...Even The Fool"

"Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?" (Psalms 12:4) Do you know anyone who fits this description? We witness them in public places all the time; those who speak loudly, and swear loud enough for all to hear; being so proud that they can string several profanities together in even the shortest sentence. And when you ask them to keep it down, signaling that there are children present, they give you that look, as to say, Who do you think you are telling me what to do? So it is really easy to spot the ones who surely do not regard others, let alone have any regard for God; but what about those that part of church? These are those that think that they can say whatever they feel like saying, thinking that they have a right to say what they feel, even if it is against someone in the body, or worst yet, against the pastor of the church! I am sure David had his fill with those who's strength was that of their mouth. After Saul's death, David only ruled a portion of Israel for seven and a half years; being King of Judah, while Saul's son Ishbosheth was made to be King of Israel. When it comes to the church, we are told in God's word that we should love one another, and that if we have an issue against another, we should go to that brother or sister and speak directly to them. If you think about this concept, it really is something that we would like others to consider towards us; right? You know what I mean? This little phrase, which is apparently considered by some to be a suggestion, where Jesus said, "Do unto others, as you would like them to do unto you". Yes but, my tongue is all that I have to fight with; therefore, I will make my opinions known! The question asked, "Who is lord over us?", is one that can have several different meanings; whereas, they could be speaking of someone who is in a leadership position over them, such as a king, a master, or even a priest or pastor. The concept of "our lips are our own", is one that gets many people in trouble, because they believe that they can say whatever they what about their leaders, and that there will be no repercussions. Have you ever heard the term, "Off With Their Head"; a term which became very popular to be used against those who thought they could speak their mind about the king or queen. Within the body of the church, anyone who sows discord among the body is a fool; not just because they do so foolishly, but because they do not connect to dots: "Who is lord over us?" is also saying, I am the ruler of these lips... "The jaw bone connected to the a** bone!" That's a little song that is going off in my head... "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." (Proverbs 6:16-19)