This Should Not Be (James 3:9-12)

- When you curse human beings who have been made in God's likeness, it's like you're also cursing God, their Creator.
- Christians ought not to allow cursing (any bad words, swearing, profanity, words that express great hatred or anger) come out of the same mouth that gives praises to God. We cannot pretend that our life is on the right track if we continue to praise and curse with the same tongue. The inconsistency of our tongue will discredit/hinder our testimony and turn people off from Christianity.
- Our words can be used either constructively or destructively. We must bring our tongue under the control of the Holy Spirit and ask Him to make it an instrument of praise and blessing.