James 3:1-12 

Two Truths About Our Words:

1. Our words have incredible potential (for both the negative and the positive. To encourage, bless, and lift someone up. The potential also to crush someone.)

2. Our words come from something within us (Jesus tells us "the heart speaks what the mouth is full of." Our words are a diagnostic tool that reveals what is going on in our hearts).

Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing... 

No one can tame the tongue...