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The Taming of the Tongue

“When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.  Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.  Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.  The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” James 3:3-6 

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I love that guy gossiper 

I don’t know when to shut up gossiper 

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"I find myself in a pride of lions who are wild for a taste of human flesh; their teeth are lances and arrows, their tongue as sharp as daggers." Psalms 57:4  

1.   The tongue leaves a path of destruction. 

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs." Ephesians 4:29  

2.   Clean up the destruction by asking forgiveness.

"Therefore if you are offering your gift at the alter and thee remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the alter.  First go and be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift." 

Matthew 5:23-25  

Who must you ask for forgiveness? 

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