Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth” (James 3:5)!

Text — James 3:1-10

Message

Imagine having to share your home with a lion, a cobra, a grizzly bear, and a grumpy pit bull; who would not be daily terrified? You can imagine the turmoil in a house like that – right? That is the kind of turmoil the tongues of the unregenerate youths can create at home, school and neighbourhood. Today’s text reveals the ingenuity of man in subduing the planet, bringing animals, irrespective of their sizes under control, controlling enormous water vessels, taking charge of outer space to monitor events on earth, yet being unable to tame the tongue despite its littleness.

However, believers in Christ through the grace of God in their lives can tame the tongue and promote peaceful coexistence in their home, school and neighbourhood.  Be mindful of your words, they can either heal or hurt with lasting effects. The tongue has no bones, but strong enough to break a heart. So, be careful with your words. The tongue can be used positively through preaching of the gospel, counselling and singing to edify the body of Christ.

Quote
Be careful with your words

Challenge

The tongue can break a heart.

 

Prayer for today

Lord, cleanse my heart and let my tongue speak soothing words.