“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.
August 4
August 3, 2026
This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you