Is talk cheap? Talk is never cheap because your tongue can kill or give life. There are four things that should make you take your communication serious.

How do you know if you have a genuine fear of God? How can you tell that your religion is real? The way you use your tongue, treat the needy, and relate to the world says it all. This is what James 1:26-27 says, and the author unfolds this instruction.

This article explains how the tongue can be used in only two possible ways: it can be a weapon of destruction or it can be used to build others up.

This article offers some expository notes on Proverbs 16:21-24, in relation to the use of the tongue.

James 3:8 says that "the tongue is a restless evil, full of deadly poison". How can we use our speech to glorify God?

The Bible issues a strong warning concerning the power of the tongue. The tongue has the power to do both evil or good. This article maps out the source of our words – why do we speak as we do? The author discusses right and wrong uses of the tongue, and highlights the blessings of using your tongue in a godly manner.

How do you know if you have a genuine fear of God? How can you tell that your religion is real? Looking at James 1:26,27, the author of this article shows that our actions - how we use our tongue, how we treat the needy, and how we relate to the world - display our faith.

This article urges Christians to use their tongue in a way that is edifying to other believers. Christian communication can be a great tool to encourage one another in the service of God.