Small tongue creates large fire

Continuing his discussion on the use of the tongue as the representation of our speech, James compares the words we speak as a fire that can create considerable damage. He speaks of “how great a forest” can be set “aflame by such a small fire” (James 3:5b-12). We have all heard reports of “forest fires” in various locations. We may have even witnessed one. We know how fires can spread because of a small ember floating from one area to another. As the old saying goes, “It only ta