The power of the tongue

Beware, teachers are judged more strictly

James 1:26 NIV

26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

Psalm 140:3 NIV

3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their lips.

Romans 3:13 NIV

13 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The poison of vipers is on their lips.”