Leviticus 15:1-33; Psalm 119:73-112; Mark 5:21-43
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness [gentleness] of wisdom … the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle … James 3:13, 17 NKJV
More than other writers, James exposes the deadly dangers and horrific damage caused by the tongue. More Christian families leave local fellowships due to hurtful verbal digs than incorrect doctrine. The local church should be a safe and gentle place where believers can retreat from a hostile world, not a place where tongues inflict wounds. Leave the nudges and corrections to overseers. May our own tongues comfort and uplift others. —Peter Ramsay
May the mind of Christ, my Saviour, live in me from day to day,
By His love and power controlling, all I do and say. —Kate B. Wilkinson