The Tongue
Goal: To teach children that the words they say can be used for good or evil.
The tongue is a “small part of the body” (James 3:5), yet Proverbs 18:21 says it “has the power of life and death.” This holds true whether we’re speaking of spiritual, physical, or emotional “life and death.” First, we should keep in mind that the word “tongue” is often a reference to the spoken word. Spiritual: What our tongue produces has eternal implications, for it reveals what is in our heart. Physical: Words create actions, good and bad. Emotional: Emotions are powerfully affecting, yet they are vulnerable to injury. As much as love is an action, what would romance be without words? Encouragement often comes through spoken words. So does discouragement. God made us expressive beings. (gotquestions.com)