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Controlling The Tongue
TALKING TO GOD
Thank God for His Word and for making you in His image. Take turns offering a prayer of praise for the many ways God has gifted you to communicate with each other.
DIVING IN
Find a picture (either in print or from a website) of an aerial view of a forest fire. Explain how hotspots, dry weather or a spark can set off such forest fires that can destroy homes and wildlife.
GOING DEEPER
Any fire that is out of control is extremely dangerous. James, Jesus’ brother, teaches the importance of watching your words. In James 3:5, we read “So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!” If left uncontrolled, your words have potential for great damage, just as a spark can ignite a terrible fire. You keep fire contained to protect your family from harm; in the same way, you can exercise self-control in your choice of words to avoid hurting others.
TALKING TO EACH OTHER
- What do you think James meant when he said that the tongue makes “great boasts”? Give some examples.
- How have you experienced the hurt that can come from a few “out of control” words?
- How can you be careful with your words so you don’t hurt others?
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About this Plan
Focus on the Family Singapore created these 52 devotions as a way for your family to invest a bit of time encouraging, supporting and praying for one another. Each devotion contains faith-affirming biblical principles that will help you do what no one else in this world will ever do as well as you: build a lasting, thriving faith in God, in your child’s heart.
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