Use of Our Tongue.
Jas. 3:5 notifying us - See how small a fire it takes to set a great forest ablaze!
The point of James’ illustration is made clear in verse 6. “The tongue is also a fire.” The tongue represents our ability to speak. Like fire, our speech has the potential for causing great harm. The Bible even says that “death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Of course, we do not stop talking just out of concern that we might say something harmful, any more than we refuse to use fire because we fear the damage it might cause. The key is control. If we control fire, we can use it to cook our food, warm our bodies, and light up a dark night. If we tame our tongue, we can use its power to honor God and to benefit others. Whether we use sounds from our mouth or signs with our hands, the ability to communicate our thoughts and feelings is a marvelous gift from God. This gift, however, should be used to build up, not tear down.
And so my friends we should always keep a watch on to what we have to say. Our words should be graceful, upbuilding others. Having respect for one another. Loving one another. All this are the teachings of our holy father to all mankind.
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I agree that our words should be graceful, upbuilding others. Followed you.