The tongue is a window into the soul. The tongue can do great harm. It does damage out of proportion to its size . And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. The tongue has power to destroy .
Tongue tends to be a loose cannon.
It can be restrained, but not tamed. Troubles cut the leash. Fire is one of few forces that does irreparable damage. - to marriages, families, friendships, churches Life is a combustible commodity. We submit our tongue to the devil rather than to Christ. It is set on fire by hell.