Today's Readings: OT - Joshua 2 / NT - James 1
"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." - James 1:26
What a time for speaking carelessly. The social media, which includes everything from Facebook to X, reaches the whole world with every small comment. Some people are losing lifelong friendships and even lucrative careers over thoughtless remarks made in cyberspace. Conclusion? It pays to keep a tight rein on the tongue.
James makes the quality of thoughtful speech a significant characteristic for the believer. We can do all the right things and teach others with great insight, but with just one wrong word we can irreparably offend someone. Many a Christian testimony has been lost over a few thoughtless words. As James said earlier in verse 19, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak". It pays to keep a tight rein on the tongue.
Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Joshua 3 / NT - James 2
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