James 1:19-21 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
We see it every day - emotions vented on social media. That's what it's for, right? Social media is a very powerful tool - for good, and evil. We find it easier to write things than to call people up and say them. We are free to express ourselves... or is it a bondage? Words that hurt, words that divide, words that cannot be taken back. James is used by God to tell us that many of our words need to be viewed for what they really are - moral filth - sinful slime shooting out from our sinful hearts - selfish and self-righteous reactions to life and those we are supposed to love. May there be less speech, more thoughtful speech, silence first, then something said that really matters.
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