We have all done
it--said too much or said the wrong thing and regretted it later. Too often, opening our mouths releases
gossip, complaints, or destructive words.
Our tongue is a concealed weapon—the most lethal. “Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the
soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matt 10:28).
A gun or knife can wound the body, but inflicts no damage on the soul,
yet the tongue can mortally wound it.