Jay Grant’s message on James 3:5-6; 13-18
James 3:5-6
So the tongue is a small part of the body yet it boasts of great things. Behold, how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue defiles the entire body and sets on fire the course of our life and is set on fire by hell.”
Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven you.”
James 3:13-18
13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Then show it by your good behavior, in works done in humility and gentleness. 14 But if you are bitterly jealous and full of selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. 15 For jealousy and selfishness is man’s wisdom and is earthly, carnal, unspiritual and demonic. 16 For where there is envy and contentiousness there will be confusion, disharmony, and all kinds of evil. 17 But God’s wisdom is pure, peace loving, considerate, yields to others, is full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
Close – How Do I Control My Tongue?
1. Realize just how destructive your tongue can be
2. Ask God to fill you each day with His Spirit, to help you guard your tongue.
3. Stop your negative thinking; Cease from bad thoughts.“ As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Instead,
4. Practice thinking good, positive, uplifting thoughts; “Think right – you’ll speak right. Think right, you’ll live right.”
5. Stay away from toxic, mental junk food first thing in the morning
6. Practice encouraging others; affirmation completely changes people
7. Be a quick forgiver