Video of the Day: Clip from the 1983 movie “The Right Stuff”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell, James 3:5-6.
Biblical Connection:
Speaking is one of those basic things in life that most people take for granted. Yet, in the Right Stuff, one of the astronaut’s wives tried to hide her stuttering from the media. Today’s scene reveals the daily struggle to communicate what’s on your mind. Stutterers often use I’mum or other helpful triggers to finally verbalize what’s on their mind.
The earthly brother of Jesus talks about the flip side, speaking too much. One of my mentors while teaching one time warned me about the expression, “loose lips sink ships.” This is the discipline that James is urging first century Christians to display. While communication is important, an untamed tongue can spark spiritual wildfires. This is the struggle to speak.
Closing Song:
When you do open your mouth to speak, consider the words of the Bible. This way if you’re tempted to say something inappropriate, you’ll be able to keep in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25, to let the Word of God speak through you.
by Jay Mankus
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