Like a fire, the tongue can heat things up. Proverbs 26:20 says 'Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.' James 3:5 also says 'So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!' If no one were fueling it, the fire would go out; the strife would cease.'
Fire can be very destructive just as the tongue can. Fire burns and hurts, and our words can burn and hurt. Fire spreads, and the more fuel you give it, the faster and farther it will spread. The tongue can spread hurtful gossip and the more fuel you give it the faster it spreads. The sad thing is, words can break hearts and destroy reputations.
Instead of using the tongue for destruction, we can use it for edification. We see in Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
Choose to put the fire out! Don't listen to or spread gossip!
Welcome to Empowered Bible Studies
Bible study is essential to our Christian walk. As we study God's Word, our personal relationship with God grows deeper and deeper. It empowers us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives. This is what has inspired me to do an online Bible study.
Many years ago my husband introduced me to a commentary on the book of Colossians and I was so blessed as the Scripture came to life before my very eyes. Since that day we have developed an extensive library and enjoy studying God's Word.
I have prepared some Bible studies that I would like to share with you. My prayer is that they will bless you as much as they have blessed me in preparing them. I pray your life is touched and that it would inspire you to live every moment of every day for Christ.
Please click on the link to the left under 'Empowered Bible Studies' for the Bible Study you would like to view.
Many years ago my husband introduced me to a commentary on the book of Colossians and I was so blessed as the Scripture came to life before my very eyes. Since that day we have developed an extensive library and enjoy studying God's Word.
I have prepared some Bible studies that I would like to share with you. My prayer is that they will bless you as much as they have blessed me in preparing them. I pray your life is touched and that it would inspire you to live every moment of every day for Christ.
Please click on the link to the left under 'Empowered Bible Studies' for the Bible Study you would like to view.
Daily Devotions:
You may receive our Daily Devotions via email - look for the 'Subscribe to Blog' on the Left hand side.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment