When we were little, my Sister Rachel and I were told to read James 3 by our Grandma Virginia. I guess we had called each other names or something, so she wanted to share with us how much influence the tongue has. James shared that even though a bit is small, it controls a horse. Same thing with a rudder…it too is small, but it can steer a ship. The tongue is a small member, but it can do enormous damage.

My prayer is that the words of my mouth will be pleasing to God! When I speak, it should bring glory to God and bring peace. I guess you can say that just as much influence can be given by the tongue if we speak good as it can when speaking evil. It makes one think!