For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in (word) what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
James 3:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.2.NASB1995
The tongue. An amazing organ of the body. It has several purposes but is most used for speaking. What rolls off the tongue can be painful, joyful, rude, nice, degrading, encouraging, etc. We have all been at both ends of words spoken, the speaker and the receiver. We are all guilty and all have been affected by words.
Now if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well.
Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.
So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
James 3:3-5a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.2-5.NASB1995
The mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.
Matthew 12:34b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.12.34.NASB1995
What are you filling your heart with?
🌹For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12:37 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.12.37.NASB1995
Continually Seeking Him,