September 24, 10:30am
Covering James 3:3-6
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This saying is a defensive mechanism at best and at worst, an unhelpful falsity. The book of James (along with politics, counselors, and anyone with a pulse) tell us words can give life or tear down. What we say, how we say it, and how we receive it is one of the key factors in whether relationships flourish or fail.