How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. -James 3:5-12
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Helpful,Convicting,Gracefilled,Loving,Jesus This was a great blessing. The problem of the tongue helpfully stated,described and diagnosed. The gift of speech celebrated. The grace of Jesus the Word exalted. I was led to cry out for grace in this area. Thank you for this. The Lord help us.
- that he cares about our speech shows he cares deeply for us he wants our hearts!
Paul David Tripp is a pastor, counselor, author, and international conference speaker. He is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries and works to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. This vision has led Paul to write 13 books on Christian living and...