The biggest cause of church splits and church problems occurs because of the dangerous effects of the tongue. If we would simply allow the Holy Spirit to work in us the fruit of the Spirit which is love as well as self control, we would be able to refrain from gossiping, and refrain from telling lies. Pastor Ed's explanation of why some in the church have no control over their tongue, is that they are not abiding in the Vine, and receiving the power needed to have self control.