Point of View:
So, all sugar coating aside, I have been noticing a lot of “Tongue Twisted Christians” lately. What do I mean? Well, I see a lot of people singing praises and lifting each other up with their words when they are inside the Church’s walls, and that’s great! However, the second they are outside, they are cursing, singing along to the vanity and profanity that’s on the radio, and tearing people down with their words. It’s tough to keep quiet when you are witnessing your very own brothers and sisters in Christ doing these things. I think James felt the same way when he was writing chapter 3. In verses 9-10, James says this; “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” This isn't a new problem that we are dealing with here. They were dealing with the same problem way back in James’s day. Why is this so common? Well, I think it's because we desire to fit in and relate with our “friends” so much that we are willing to compromise how we talk. James understands that and pretty much says this; “Just like an apple tree doesn't grow oranges, or an orange tree doesn't grow watermelons, as believes in Christ, we should be producing fruit, not shriveling up!” So, are you a tongue twisted Christian that compromises to fit in? Or, are you finding your identity in Christ and trying to be an alien to the ways of the world? The choice is yours, but you know I have to challenge you! Ha-ha So…
The Challenge:
“Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.” (– 1 Peter 2:11) Don’t give in to the ways of the world, REBEL!
Rebel against the normal and live like an alien. It's time to stop speaking hypocritically and start living as children of the Light! Remember, we are only visitors in this world. This is not our home!
Prayer Points:
• Thank God for giving us these Truths that James has shared with us.
• Ask that you will be able to live a life glorifying to God, not man!
• Pray for boldness as you stand up for what you believe in. Stand strong!
The Word:
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. – James 3:9-12
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