If you bend 'way over and look very closely, you can see the epitaph that has been meticulously carved into the space of the stone. Who on the 24th of May began to hold her tongue. What a thing to be remembered for. The author of James talks this morning about a subject that one might not at first think is very important but it has tremendous implications. What we say and how we say things can have tremendous implications.
Words are so important.
Our tongue can be a blessing or a curse. Don't be fooled - speaking is an action and words can hurt and stain others. Words can greatly disturb us. They can lower self-confidence and esteem. Gossip can certainly hurt others.