Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
James 3:1-6
QUESTIONS:
- Have you ever considered your words have a mission to them?
- Is there an area or relationship in your life where you need to practice speaking life?
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, I surrender my mouth to your mission. Would you produce in me the fruit of your spirit in the words that I speak? Please forgive me for the times I used my words for my own agenda. Help me to grow in this area in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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