“do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No”. Otherwise you will be condemned.” James 5:13

Have you ever known someone who just says whatever comes out of their mouths without thinking first. Sometimes in a nursing home people just say things and they are angry, hurting and disrespectful. They may not realize that words are very damaging and can bring death. They can be upset because they think someone isn’t being fair but many times there are laws or rules that have to be followed for the safety and wellbeing of them and of others. There are over 100 people living in this home and some have mental deficits to consider but have you ever really thought that you would be condemned for what you say? I know I don’t want to hurt someone else and especially have God condemn me for something I say. I can realize that foul language and cussing are wrong and offensive to others and to God and yes we should watch what we say. God is my boss and I am his servant and I want to make him proud and pleased with me. Have you ever started to say something and just felt that you shouldn’t say anything. Or maybe you think something is funny and it might offend the other person or maybe they say something that hurts you and they don’t realize it. Because they were raised differently. Tell the truth yes or no sometimes it’s as simple as that. A person who uses few words can be thought of as wise but someone who uses many words can look like a fool. Taming the tongue is not easy and for non Christian’s it isn’t normal. Or even considered necessary but it is God’s way. He loves everyone and does know that your words do affect what they think. Someone may say or do something that you don’t agree with but don’t judge them because we don’t agree with everything everyone does. Nobody is perfect even me and I try to be. By using God’s wisdom we can be better. So think before you speak.