Seems simple enough right? But it's the hard work - those words. That tongue! Yet it's our prescription for living a comfortable life within this quarrelsome sin-filled world.
According to the entirety of this text (verses 8-12), the requirements of the fulfilled life include: A humble, loving attitude toward everyone… A non-vindictive response towards evil-doers... Pure and honest speech... A pursuit of peace… right motive.
Words matter. What gets spewed from the mouth matters. My tongue determines my treasure. If we wish to live the full life, we must follow the ways of Jesus and work to maintain life-giving, God-honoring speech.
The prescription for peace is the taming of tongue.
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