simply “yes” or “no”

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.

Matthew 5:37

Words can get me

in more trouble than I know

if I let my language

drift to more than “yes” of “no”.

If someone asks me

if I’m good to go,

instead of embellishing

I should answer “yes” or “no”.

Situations can tempt me

to speak more just to show

pride’s ruling over me when

my answer’s more than “yes” or “no”.

God’s Spirit can use me

if I have the self-control

in Christlike humility

I speak simply “yes” or “no”.

Lord, please show me

as I serve You now below

the power of an answer

that is simply “yes” or “no”.