James 3: When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3: All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, 8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

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1. BIG EARS 2. DIRTY HANDS 3. PIERCED TONGUE SERIESSERIES By REV. DR. JOHN SIM

Jesus wants to pierce your spiritual tongue to bring it under his control.

“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34

“The tongue has the power of life and death.” Prov. 18:21 NIV Why does Jesus want to pierce your tongue and bring it under his control?

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 1. BIT “When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.” James 3:3

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 2. RUDDER “Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.” James 3:4

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 3. FIRE “Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” James 3:5-6

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 4. DANGEROUS ANIMALS “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:7-8

“It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8

“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” James 3:9-10

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 5. Spring “Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?” James 3:11

6 DIFFERENT WORD PICTURES 6. Fruit “My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.” James 3:12

HOW TO HAVE A PIERCED TONGUE? “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.” Colossians 4:6

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“It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” Abraham Lincoln

“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.” Proverbs 10:19 NKJV “Don't talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow!” Proverbs 10:19

“I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth.” Psalm 39:1

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Isaiah 6:5 "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips." Isaiah 6:7 With it he touched my mouth and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for."