“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” (James 3:9-10)
James calls the tongue a small rudder steering a great ship. A few words can set the course of a life or a church. On Sunday we bless the Lord; through the week the same mouths tear down the people he loves. James says this should not be, and he is right. The King’s people should sound like the King. Gentle, truthful speech gives the wounded rest. The tongue no one can tame alone is where we ask the Spirit to rule.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, guard my mouth today. Let my words bless your people and bring peace to your Church. Amen.
