James 1:26 says, “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” James said your religion is “worthless” if you do not control your tongue. According to James, the litmus test of our spirituality is not so much whether or not we regularly attend all the assemblies of the church, whether or not we participate in evangelistic efforts, or whether or not we possess an active prayer life. Instead, the litmus test of our spirituality for James is whether or not we can control our tongue. Why? Because our words matter.
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