Shine Like Stars: Devotions From Time of GraceExemple

Speech That Shines

You are probably acutely aware of how terribly other people have hurt you with their words. Angry and reckless words can destroy reputations, put people in prison, wreck marriages, and crush children's self-images so badly that they never recover.

You may not be quite as aware of how your own words have hurt other people. The apostle James says that the tongue is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. How poisonous is your mouth right now? Could you use some of God's holy mouthwash to sweeten what is coming out?

God's stars shine in the way they use their mouths. Ready? Read on...