James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.
7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind.
James admonished us earlier to be swift to hear and slow to speak. Words convey blessing or cursing. What are your words projecting? What are your actions or non-verbal acts communicating? “Self” projects loftiness and entitlement rather than an “attitude of gratitude”. We should be thankful for what Our Heavenly Father has given us for “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above”.
To the pure, all things are pure, but to the impure, all things are impure. Words can build nations, words can topple nations. Their power is well established. Words move markets up or down, words promote Love or hate. Let our words come forth as blessings to others. Let our acts support our words. Be not double-minded in your words and actions. With maturity comes consistency. Ultimately, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Consider your words, consider your actions. Both speak volumes about what is in your heart.