Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark

James 3:5-6
"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."

The tongue is one of man's most powerful tool. It can bring people up and it will tear someone down just as effectively. How many times we have said something in the heat of the moment or in a moment of indiscretion that has caused some one pain or grief which we wish we could have taken back.

Our tongue is a double edged sword. We can choose to use it to light a fire that can burn other people's hopes and dreams, and bring them down or give people encouragement and help to grow their hopes and dreams.

Beware of starting fires...especially in the heat of the moment. That one spark may cause fire storm that causes irreparable damage which you may come to regret. Choose to grow instead of destroy

Jeremiah 21:8-9 Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague.

Jeremiah 21:8-9 (New International Version)


8 "Furthermore, tell the people, 'This is what the LORD says: See, I am setting before you the way of life and the way of death. 9 Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague. But whoever goes out and surrenders to the Babylonians who are besieging you will live; he will escape with his life.

There are times when we find ourselves in the wrong place. Should we stay or should we go ? The decision should be simple if we are true to what we believe. Sometimes this involves giving up something precious, a good position, a good remuneration or some other sacrifice. The weight of this is only measurable by each individual and the choice is entirely yours.