2) My Tongue can Destroy What I Have
James 3:5, 6 says, “The tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire, and the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body.”
Just like a flame, our tongues have great power. A careless campfire can destroy a forest and a word can destroy a friendship, a marriage, a church, a reputation, a career. Once the words are said, much like a torn feather pillow in a strong wind, you can never retrieve the feathers, the words, or the tone. I am sure that you know a verbal arsonist! Are you one?
Proverbs 18:20 says, “You have to live with the consequences of everything you say.”
On the other hand, much like the flame that cooks our food, you can build people, encourage, inspire, and comfort them by what you say.
How will you use your tongue today? Will you destroy someone, their character, their feelings, their self image or their reputation by what you say or will you make them a better person by the words you use?
Be careful today – your tongue can destroy what you have and you may never get it back.
Making choices ~ Bob
