10/12/2026
A forest fire can start with one small spark. James says our words can work the same way.
James 3:5-6: Likewise, 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. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
Words may only take a second to say, but their impact can last much longer. Before you speak, ask: Will this build someone up or burn something down?
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