ARE YOU THE PROBLEM OR

THE SOLUTION?

"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison."

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James 3:8 (KJV)

​Reflection:

 

Have you ever heard of the Bob principle?

The Bob principle says that wherever Bob goes, there is a problem. There are issues and fighting in each place, so he leaves convinced that everyone else is the problem.

What Bob fails to see is that he is really the problem.

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James spoke to this in

James chapter 3.

“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”

(James 3:5-6).

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It’s amazing how much destruction our words can do.

Our words can encourage and help others grow in their knowledge and love of Christ.

But they can also destroy like a fire.

Wherever we go, we open our mouths, and it burns those around us and our own very lives.

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Criticism is a fire that, if left undealt with, will destroy your relationships and even your life.

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A better way of living is by asking God to take control of your words.

This includes social media, your texts, the water cooler conversations, and anything in between.

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When do you find it easiest to criticize others?

Why?

How will you give God control over your tongue?

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We don’ have the ability to control our tongue, but thankfully, God does. Ask him for help today.

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Prayer: 

Father, I know You are the source of all good things, including words. Help me today to be a source of life and hope through all my words. I pray to You, in Jesus Name, Amen.