Small body part creates large problems - the tongue! James 1:26

Good morning all!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
    Okay, ladies and gentlemen, today I am going to meddle in your life a little bit.  Look at James 1:26 and it talks about the tongue.  We will talk some about it today, more tomorrow, and you can go to Christianity- Thoughts by Johnny to read more on this topic.

     James 1:26  New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁶ If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. 
   In this passage religion (Greek threskeia) deals with worship in the outward sense, a religious service. And an uncontrolled tongue brings forth a spiritual problem.  So what is this saying?  If you do not bridle your tongue - not talking, but viciously talking, gossiping, lying and what does this profit you?  Nothing - it profits you zero, zip, nada, nothing at all, BUT, it will cause damage.
   So, stop and reflect on what mama used to tell us growing up: "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all."  There is some truth to this.
   Where are you today oh wretched one?  Doth thou bridlest your tongue, or doth it flap from both ends like a butterfly flapping against a stiff breeze?  Going no where, doing no good! 
   Let me pose this question to you: Are you religious (going through the motions of a Christian, knowing the right words to say) or Are you a Christian sharing the word of God (by not only talk, but by your walk as well)?  Well, food for thought, chew it well and don't choke. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny