This is the first installment for the school year of a weekly e-mail devotional. Every week a different student will write and share some thoughts from scripture with us all. My prayer is that we may encourage and edify one another through this process.
James 3:1-12
Did you know that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? Scripture refers to the tongue again and again as a mighty weapon. The question is: Is it a weapon for good or for evil? Here are some evil uses of our tongue:
Flattery
Lies
Mischief
Wickedness
Boastfulness
Deceit
Destruction
But our tongues can be and should be used for good. We are admonished to use our tongue to:
praise our Lord
encourage one another
speak justice
sing joyfully
bring words of healing and knowledge
teach kindness
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
How will you use your tongue this week? What can you say to your roommate to cheer them up and encourage them? How can you praise the Lord with your tongue this week? How can you speak justice, healing, knowledge, and kindness into the world?
May God inspire you with ways to inspire others with your words.
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