A Small Part of Our Body

What comes to your mind when I talk about a small part of our body? It can be anything. But, now I'm talking about our tongue. Tongue is one of small parts of our body. It is in our mouth that functions to taste the foods and drinks in our mouth and it helps us to speak. We should be thankful to God for this.

Tongue is very powerful. The Bible says that we have to be careful in using our tongue.

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. 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.

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

James 3:5, 6, 9

Therefore, we should think first before we speak. Our words should build up the people around us, so they can get motivation and strength. We should know whether they are in bad mood, or need time to be alone. Wait until the moment they can share what they are feeling then we can give solution to help them.

May the Holy Spirit help us to be more aware with the people around us and we can use our tongue wisely.

~Nad's