Speak No Evil

James 3:2-13

We all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.
But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring. If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

In the beginning of this year, these word "tame your tongue" came into my mind. I strongly believe that God wants me to work in this area of my life. I was doing pretty well, until recent months, my speech started to get worst. I realized that I have been speaking words of death over my situation and people. I felt really apologetic towards my friends, whom my speech had already hurt them without me knowing. Thank God, and brother Rixiang that I "woke up" once again, knowing that I have to ask for forgiveness in this area of my life and that it is still not too late. Also, i felt that there's something which I have to do for a particular person. And I prayed that my pride will not stop me from doing it despite feeling awkward.

Also, I spend my saturday night with pin fen and cheryl at xinwang. I had a great time with them! Hopefully, we can meet out like this more often!