In James 3, the Apostle James gives us a powerful reminder that our words are not just idle sounds—they are a reflection of our hearts. We’re called to examine ourselves, not to hold up a magnifying glass on others’ lives, but to look in the mirror and ask: Do my words reflect the walk I have with Christ?

Jesus taught, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” As children we may have clung to the saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Yet in reality, words can leave wounds that last a lifetime. Today, we take a hard look at how our speech reveals who we are.

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