Words which bless and curse | Two Minute Daily Devotional

David Hathaway · Oct 1, 2026 · 2m

Based on the Book of James, chapter 3, we are cautioned to be careful about the words we use – make sure they uplift and not lead to destruction.

We need to realise the importance of what we say. Then, of course, in verse 9, he goes on: "With the tongue we praise the Lord, and with it we curse man, who has been made in God's image. Out of the same person's mouth can come both blessing and cursing."

Now, it's true. Somebody can come up to you and, if they want to flatter you, they can speak really nice things: "Oh, you're wonderful," and so on, and "I like you," and so on. And yet, they can…