The Christian Journal July 2014

July2014 -TheChristianJournal-Page1 Be Careful What You SaY By Beverly Hill McKinney There is a children’s song that says: “Oh be careful little mouth what you say, Oh be careful little mouth what you say, there’s a Father up above and He’s looking down in... More

July2014 -TheChristianJournal-Page1 Be Careful What You SaY By Beverly Hill McKinney There is a children’s song that says: “Oh be careful little mouth what you say, Oh be careful little mouth what you say, there’s a Father up above and He’s looking down in love, so be careful little mouth what you say.” James tells us we must be careful how we use our tongues. He states that the tongue is just a small member of the body, but reminds us how much good or damage it can do by simply a spoken word. He says it only takes one small spark to start a huge consuming fire. In Oregon we areawareofwhat a small spark can do to a forest. By a careless camper or a strike from a lightning storm, a great fire can consume thousands of acres and damage hundreds of homes. If not controlled, it will consume everything in its path. Speaking without thinking about what we say can cause irreparable harm to someone. An idle word spoken out of context can cause dangerous rumors to start. We laugh at the old game Less