St Peters Orthodox Church

June 2, 2019 - The power of the tongue is immense. With it the greatest good is accomplished. And, with the tongue the most damaging evil is done. The focus of the Epistle of St. James chapter 1 is this very issue. In that chapter we are taught to be slow to speak and slow to wrath and to bridle our tongues. In doing so we protect the peace of Christ on behalf of one another and our own souls. When we tame the tongue we keep the serpent out of the garden of peace.