The Power of Words D05052021
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min read
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The Power of Words
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. — James 3:5
James is a practical person whose writing is full of descriptive, helpful images. In this passage about wise speech, he talks about training horses, steering ships, sparking forest fires, taming animals, testing springs of water, and comparing fruit trees. The variety of images here helps us to explore the importance of wise speech from several angles v3-7.
Perhaps you have noticed how even a simple phrase that’s out of order or misunderstood in a conversation or on social media can bring a painful and immediate reaction that breaks trust and disrupts relationships. It’s like a great forest fire that’s ignited by a small but poorly timed spark. Sometimes it may feel safer to say nothing at all to steer clear of trouble, but the message in James is that our pure speech is needed to create a Christlike community.
Forestry experts will sometimes say that a forest fire can be necessary to break seed pods open and to feed the soil with the nutrients of ashes. Big, difficult conversations can also be necessary at times, but we still need to be wise. Our speech shouldn’t be about building up our reputation as clever critics or about taking sides and being divisive. The only way to know what really needs to be said is to remain rooted and connected to Christ through the Spirit and the Word.
PRAYER
Lord, help us to know how and when to speak so that our words can bring peace and healing. In Jesus’ name Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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