LITTLE TONGUE

This is from CHRIST THE SPARROW by Anthony Zeoli, written in 1942. On one of the little things found in Scripture is the tongue in James 3, he writes:

Little Tongue—“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!” James 3:5

The tongue is a little member, but it does great damage.

Little tongue—But it boast great things—v. 5.

  Little tongue—But it is a world of iniquity—v. 6.
    Little tongue—But it defileth the whole body—v.6.
      Little tongue—But it sets Hell on fire—v. 6.
         Little tongue—But who can tame it?—v. 7.
            Little tongue—But it is an unruly member—v. 8.
               Little tongue—But it is full of deadly poison—v.8.

The little tongue can cut deeply. It is a sharp instrument. It cuts deeply into one’s spirit and into one’s soul. This little member shows no mercy when it runs wild and is loose. Beware of the little tongue!