I recall being at a park one day and seeing a man sitting at a table with his dog. The man was crying. I noticed he was on his phone, evidently calling someone to come and meet him.
His crying motivated me to look for a tract in my Bible. Thankfully, I found one that said, “Jesus loves you.” I approached him and gave it to him, telling him it might help. When his friend came by, they talked for a while. Then, before leaving, the man came over and promised he would read what I had given him.
Whenever we look at James 3:6, we might think about the negative use of our tongues. However, we can positively use our tongues to influence others. I will probably never see this man again. I don’t know if he knows Jesus. Yet hopefully, he will come to Christ, and I will see him in heaven.
Many people are hurting in our world. We can use our tongues to influence others positively, including leading them to faith (James 3:6). As Christians, when we see someone hurting, we should reach out to them. This action did not cost me anything financially. There are times when we are so busy, but that should not hinder us. We need to be Jesus to people through our actions.
Think of ways you can use your tongue properly.
Ken Ebright is a former Minnesotan who lives in Belleville, Illinois. He plays a keyboard, sings in a men’s choir, and does street witnessing. He has an associate’s degree in Biblical Studies from Southwest Bible College and Seminary and wants to reach lost people.