Gospel Reflections #543: Grace in our Words

James 3:10 'Out of the same mouth come praises and curses. My brethren, do not let this happen."

With this tongue we praise the Lord our Father and with the same tongue we curse man, who is made in God's image; sin's effects weaken us.

James says, "There is no one who can control the tongue.

Even though we know God, we sometimes use the earthly, fleshly, and demonic wisdom that we have depended on, instead of the wisdom that has come down from above.

Rather than wanting us to do wrong, God wants us to return to Him when we realize it.

He wants us to seek wisdom from above.

Wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, forgiving, and meek, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without falsehood.

There is nothing good in us, but God is able to give us what we ask for and more.

No matter how many times our tongue fails us, if we run to God, He will heal us and give us wisdom and strength!

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.