Daily Wisdom: James 3:10-11

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
— James 3:10-11

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"Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned."
— James 5:12 —
""Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.""
— Job 5:17 —
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
— Matthew 5:8 —
"Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom."
— Psalm 145:3 —

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Illustration of James 3:10-11 — Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?

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