“It’s no big deal!” That’s the whine of a believer rationalizing vulgar, inappropriate, or hurtful speech. “Our moral plunge in the office began when we let our language slip. It didn’t seem like that big a deal at the time, but it led to disastrous consequences!” Religion that is not reflected in everyday speech is empty and hollow. So let’s use our speech to bless and encourage, not to curse, slander, or gossip. “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” James 1:26.
March 31
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory