The Power of Speech by Billy Graham

Day By Day With Billy Graham

Day 71 of 366 The Power of Speech You have a tongue and a voice. These instruments of speech can be used destructively or employed constructively. You can use your tongue to slander, to gripe, to scold, to nag, and to quarrel; or you can bring it under the control of God's Spirit and make it an instrument of blessing and praise. The 20th-century version of James 3:3 says, "When we put bits into the horses' mouths to make them obey us, we control the rest of their bodies also." Just so, when we submit to the claims of Christ upon our lives, our untamed natures are brought under His control. We become meek, tamed, and "fit for the Master's service." Daily Prayer I would be under Your control, Lord Jesus Christ. Take away the pride that keeps me from complete submission. James 4:7 NASB 7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.