“Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth (chooses). Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! (James 3:3-5)
James gave us three illustrations of large items affected by the smallest of things to show the power of the tongue.
A huge horse can be controlled by an average size man or woman holding the reins of a bridle which is fastened to a bit in the horse’s mouth. A large ship is controlled by a small rudder or helm. A large fire burning thousands of acres can be ignited by a single kitchen match.
The tongue has strength out of proportion to its size. It is one of the smallest organs of the human body and is capable of doing more harm or good than any other organ. The Christian’s tongue must be under the control of the Lord Jesus Christ or else the devil will use it to destroy homes, lives and churches.
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