When speaking of taming of the tongue during this day and age, I am guessing most people think about cursing. I mean let's face it, using dirty language is all around us. Whether it comes from movies, television shows, music, classmates, fellow employees, or family members, filthy language is all around us. And yes, refraining from using dirty language is a struggle and something we need to refrain from. However, I feel that another form of taming the tongue needs to take place in today's society and it takes the sly form of gossip. I have a feeling that gossiping about someone is becoming laxed in our conversations. Noone really stops to think "hey is what I am about to say going to hurt this person?" or "I shouldn't say this, it really isn't any of my business." Actually it is quite the opposite. Gossip is a juicy part of our everyday conversations. Look at all the gossip magazines for example. Does God consider gossip filthy language? I think so! In James 3, the idea of taming the tongue is being discussed. In verse six it says " the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness." Think of how a fire works, from the starting point of the fire, the flames only spread farther and wider. That is the same exact way gossip works. From the starting point of a conversation that is enthralled with gossip, the lives that are impacted by what is said is only going to get larger and larger. In James it says that no one can fully tame the tongue, but there are ways we can try. Bite your tongue the next time you feel the need to talk about someone. We are here to lift one another closer to heaven. So let's all talk about heavinly things. When it comes to using filthy language I have often times heard the phrase "Would You Kiss Your Momma With That Mouth"?. I found it humorous, but effective. Often times we wouldn't say the things we would say to others in front of our moms. So why would we want to act the same way towards our God. So when you hear the latest gossip or feel like repeating some, ask yourself and others the question " Would You Kiss God With That Mouth?"
-The Girls-
