James highlights our tendency to “bless God and curse men” in the same breath (James 3:9-10). We worship on Sunday then gossip on Monday. We pray eloquent prayers then slander our neighbor. Our words contradict our faith.
But by God’s grace, our mouths can become “a fountain of life” (Proverbs 10:11). May “gracious words” flow from us, bringing “sweetness to the soul and health to the body” (Proverbs 16:24). As those reconciled to God through Christ, we can speak words of hope, encouragement, truth, and love.
Reflection: Do your words bless people or tear them down? Is your speech consistent with your heart’s spiritual condition? Ask God to transform your heart and speech.
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