God’s Truth for Trying Times - 8/25/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: James 3:9-10

With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. [James 3:9-10 ESV] 

CONSIDER: The right and proper thing to do is to use our words to bless and not to curse. But sinful man has a battle in the heart with regard to the words that he speaks. God intends for us to walk in victory and to bless with our words. It starts with a resolve to please God with our words and to trust God in our actions.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?