10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? (James 3:10-11)
James is drawing attention to the necessity for consistency in our lives. Inconsistency is simply not acceptable. The reason James is concerned is that our faith must permeate all aspects of our living. Often our biggest impact on others is the level of continuity between what we do and what we say.
James is drawing attention to the necessity for consistency in our lives. Inconsistency is simply not acceptable. The reason James is concerned is that our faith must permeate all aspects of our living. Often our biggest impact on others is the level of continuity between what we do and what we say.