Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) brings his fiery demeanor to the Fantastic Four in more ways than one… his quick wit and sarcastic quips might bring some much-needed humor and levity to some pretty serious situations, but his mouth is often the reason that many of these problems exist in the first place. His inability to control his words often leads him and his allies into battles that could’ve either been avoided or at least engaged on more advantageous terms if he had simply shown some verbal restraint… every word he says (and chooses NOT to say) determines not only the direction of his life but how difficult his path will be to get there.

Our spoken and written words have more power than we may realize, shaping the course of our lives and impacting others in ways that may not be apparent until we give a full accounting of our verbal choices to the Lord. We have been given the gift of communication to build others up and impart grace, but too often our quick temper or misguided attempts at humor tears others down and brings grief to the Spirit of God. Let’s give a prayerful pause before we speak today, because some things cannot be unsaid and the damage our tongue causes is easier to avoid than it is to repair. Bitter, angry, and sarcastic words yield inedible fruit… let’s share words that give life.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:35-37

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:29-32

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21

Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! James 3:4-5

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