There is an apparent governor in the heart of a righteous man. It acts sort of like the governor on a vehicle, controlling the rate of speed the vehicle can travel. The governor of the heart would control the speech of the man, keeping him in line with the image of God.
"The mind of the [uncompromisingly] righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things." Proverbs 15:28, Amplified
The heart is the seat of emotion and the mind is the seat of intellect. As human beings, we are able to think and act by use of these two seats. There is the man who only uses the intellect, however, he lacks emotion and empathy. If he uses the heart, then there is no logic in his communication, it is just a blabber of emotion with no meaning. Though the two seats can operate independently, both are needed in the character of a Christian. When the heart of the man is in line with the Lord, the mind follows suit. "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear..." (First Peter 3:15, NKJV)
A good pupil studies his master's lessons. A good disciple follows his master's footsteps. What makes the Christian any different? If the Christian lacks discretion and the skills of a good pupil or disciple then there is nothing to distinguish him from the world. As it said in the verse above, the wicked pours forth evil. If the heart is not prostrate before the Lord, then what keeps it holy? If the mind is not subject to the things of God, then how is it to remain sharpened? "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (Second Timothy 2:15, KJV)
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