Little things

Little things

Bible: James 3:1-12

Reading

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 (V.5).

A mosquito is a tiny insect—but it can make a huge impact. When I was ten, I was bitten by mosquitoes on both of my knees. The bites got infected and I was left battling blood poisoning. For over a month, I had to keep having penicillin injections, and my knees had to be drained twice every day to remove the infection.

It was unbelievably painful and very scary for a young kid. I still have scars on my knees. All because of something as tiny as a mosquito. James, the half-brother of Jesus, warns us of another little thing that can also be very dangerous. He says that even though our tongues are little, they can say big, boastful things.

It’s like a small spark that sets a whole forest on fire (JAMES 3:5). Although the tongue is small, there is nothing small about the damage it can do. Words carry with them great power. What we say can either make people feel great about themselves, or like total rubbish. Our words are even more deadly than mosquitoes! It is important that we choose our words with care. Will they be bring love and forgiveness, or anger and gossip?

IT IS BETTER TO BITE YOUR TONGUE

THAN TO LET IT BITE SOMEONE ELSE.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries