Tuesday, January 16, 2018

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 22:1-24; Job 25:1-26:14; Matt. 12:1-21

The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body. James 3:6, NKJV
The beginning of strife is like the releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. Proverbs 17:14, NKJV

Harry Ironside said, “A little grit in a motor will soon ruin the most costly engine.” Little things that we say can quickly destroy a relationship, a family and an assembly. The fable is told of the Dutch boy who, when he saw a leak in the dike quickly plugged it with his finger, thus preventing a dangerous flood. May grace be given to “plug” our resentments and uncharitable words! The burst dam of our tongue can cause irreparable damage! —Jim Comte

Too swiftly spoken; words that cut and bind,
Let grace season your speech; be gentle and kind. —Author Unknown