As we continue to hide God’s word in our hearts, our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit increases. It is that word hidden which speaks when temptation’s lure dangles. 2 Timothy 2:22 says, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” Paul instructed Timothy to not give heed to things that were not edifying.

1 Timothy 1:5-6 says, “Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk.”

The Greek word for idle means futile talk, worthless, empty, and meaningless babble. Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”

Inner dialogue with negative thoughts becomes idle talk. It lacks substance. It has nothing redeemable in it. It blocks us from discerning the Holy Spirit’s promptings. Ephesians 4:29 says our speech should, “…impart grace to the hearers.” ~ ourselves as well as others.