Don’t Render Yourself Worthless

“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”

‭‭James‬ ‭1:26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/jas.1.26.niv

We are to be ambassadors of Christ—representatives and reflections. Yet, how can we accurately depict Jesus when our tongues are so quick to burn, cut down and destroy others?

James 1:26 says our efforts are worthLESS if we do not know how to control our tongues.

One misspoken word... one harsh insult...one passive aggressive expression might be all it takes to uproot a seed that had been previously planted.

Tread lightly with those fingers so quick to text back a snarky reply or release a rant on social media. Your words could be the last drop in someone else’s already too broken bucket.

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”

‭‭James‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/jas.1.19.niv

Dear friends, as Christians we are called to the high standard of representing Christ... let’s keep our tongues on a shorter leash for His sake.

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