The Tongue

James 3:2-6
[2]For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
[3]Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body.
[4]Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.
[5]Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!
[6]And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.

Definition

The Tongue is one of the little member of the body which has power to set the whole body ablaze or capable of setting the whole body in fire.

• Controlling your tongue doesn't mean keeping mute or not talking. 
• Controlling your tongue means not saying what is contrary to God's will.
• Controlling your tongue means not speaking vain words. 
• Controlling your tongue means praising God will your tongue. 
• Controlling your tongue means you are being careful of what you say, do or indulge in. 
• Controlling your tongue means being careful not to stumble in words. 

The Bible makes of to understand in the book of James 3:2 that the definition of a perfect man is that man who doesn't stumble in word. (i.e the man who is capable to taming his tongue is tagged perfect before God). 

What you should know about the tongue.

• The Tongue is a little member of the body but powerful James 3:5 
• The Tongue is boastful James 3:5b
• The Tongue is fire James 3:6
• The Tongue is a world of iniquity James 3:6
• The Tongue defiles the body James 3:6b
• The Tongue sets on fire the course of nature James 3:6
• The Tongue is set on fire by Hell James 3:6

N.B

• Anyone who is capable to control His or Her tongue is perfect before God because the words flowing from His bowels will be the words of grace . 
• No matter how powerful a man can be His tongue has power to either pull him down or raise him up. "Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body." James 3:3

In conclusion, am charging each and everyone to tame or control His or Her tongue as the case may be in order to appear Perfect before God.

Coming soon: HOW CAN I TAME MY TONGUE? 

       Stay tuned and Remain blessed...