It really does matter what we say...and what others have said. The old childhood adage "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is a lie. Our words do hurt and they do matter.
People all around us have been hurt by the words of people who have represented God in their lives: parents, teachers, pastors, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are being challenged by James not just to walk the talk, but to talk with care - like Jesus - only speaking what we hear the Holy Spirit speak. Eternity for many people depends upon it.
Memorization verses for this week as we work our way through James:
James 3:10-18.
Meditation from the sermon is once again: James 3:1-9.
Memorization Tip:
Get a friend to work with you. You say one verse, they say the next and review all you've learned so far. Keep it up. We're more than halfway done!
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