Taming the Tongue

In a recent Sunday morning sermon, I preached from James 3:1-12. Studying about the tongue’s potential for good or evil reminded me of the need as Christian we have to submit our tongue to the Lord. Jesus reminded us that our speech is a reflection of the spiritual condition of our hearts. We could praise God or disgrace God with the same tongue. James, writing to Believers uses the tongue as a test of their faith. Those who habitually use corrupt speech not only dishonor God but possibly have never experience saving faith. As those who love God and desire to honor let us commit our tongue to be used honor God through sharing His word with the lost and building up our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.