| | As we reconsider and reexamine our words, we have to start with the familiar passage of "Taming the Tongue" (insert epic theme music). But it really does all begin here. The tongue must be controlled if we want anything in our life to go right.
-- Open your Bibles to James 3:1-12 -- (Insert cheering here) --
This section of Scripture relates our tongues to a few things and we'll take a look at them.
Bit in a Horse's Mouth
IF Jesus is in control of the reigns of our tongues, we will go right where He wants us to. If we take the reigns or fight against His steering, life will be full of unnecessary pain and disobedience. Let Jesus steer (Please do not insert 'Jesus take the wheel' here).
Ship Rudder
Our tongue guides the entire course of our life - The people we befriend, what we pray, and the things we commit to are all accomplished with the tongue. Our tongue says "yes" to either God's way or our way.
The Spark that Ignites a Forest Fire
Our tongue can literally destroy anything we are a part of, even something strong and established like a forest. How many people and ministries have been brought down by what someone said?
Look at verse 8: "But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison."
We canNOT handle our tongue on our own. We desperately need help and there is only one place where it is even possible to look - Jesus. Jesus must be in control of our tongue or else our lives will be like an untamed horse, a rudderless ship, or a blazing forest fire. Jesus is the only way for our lives to be saved from total destruction.
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Who is in control of my tongue, me or Jesus?
What do I have to do so that Jesus is in complete control?
Do I try to control my tongue or am I led by the Spirit and speak as He guides? Another way to ask this is, Do I try to make things happen in my life without God? or Do I chicken out when I know that I should speak up for Jesus?
Before we can move on, Jesus must be Savior and Lord of your life including your tongue. Make your life right with Him first.
Thanks for reading. I love you all.
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