Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—James 3:5-9
by: Leota Stevens.
God is just relentless on this subject because it is vitally important to the well being of the individual Christian, their home and the entire community. The song so many learned at youth camp said, “ It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around can warm up to its glowing.” The principle is the same whether the outcome is for good or for evil. It only takes a few out-of-control, hurtful tidbits of gossip to spew venomous fuel on a fire. However, in this scenario, people aren’t warmed—they are burned by the fire! Words of exhortation, encouragement and faith can light the spark of hope in another’s life that will warm and comfort and stabilize many.