James 3:10

Good grammar matters to me. I’m bothered when I hear the wrong word used by people I think should know better. There’s a proper way to use the language, and it makes me cringe when the standard is violated.

There’s another kind of incorrect word usage that is far worse. It happens when Christians utter words that fall short of the standard God expects.

Anytime we speak any form of God’s name irreverently or in a way that doesn’t honor Him, we displease Him. If we joke about sinful practices or we are speak in a way we shouldn’t we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Such speech is hypocritical. Controlling our tongue is difficult because it is an “unruly evil”.

 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. -James 3:10