Text: James 3:5-6(KJV)
Even so the tongue
is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a
little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the
tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire
the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell
Friends, the tongue is a very
small member of the body but very powerful. So, if we must enjoy peace and long
life let’s learn to discipline our tongues. However, if we do not offend in our
words we are perfect as to be able to control our whole body. We must control
our speech by being careful with what we say, how we say them and when we say
them. Proverbs
13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but
he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. It is
a virtue to develop as it is a principle for a righteous living. It can kindle
fire if not watched as it is also described as a world of iniquity. But, we can
season our tongue today with grace. Colossians 4:6 Let
your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye
ought to answer every man.
Amazingly, it has great power
both to bless and to curse but we can choose to be a blessing with our tongues
today. Proverb 18:21 Death and life are in the
power of the tongue. Let’s make our words build and not tear down. Yes,
the harm from the tongue if not controlled can damage and pull down relationships,
families, businesses, nations and even institutions which is an expression of
spiritual immaturity. Therefore, just like the horse is controlled with bits in
the mouth to obey, so let’s fill our mouths with God’s word for a yielded heart
for direction today. As we bridle our tongues we avoid hurtful, deceitful,
gossiping and angry words and the fountain sent forth becomes sweet by filling
your tongue with blessed, encouraging, and loving words. James 3:8 But the tongue can no man
tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. It can be
guided by the Holy Spirit as to reflect Christ character and nature that brings
about self-control in Jesus name.
PRAYER POINT:
Heavenly father, help us not to destroy the great things we are
building with our tongue because of carelessness in Jesus name.
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