How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

Did you know that the average person speaks between 10 and 30,000 words every day?

That's a lot.

Well, Dr. J. Vernon McGee reminds us of this particular fact on Through the Bible,

and then adds that in a lifetime, you and I could fill a library with the words that we've said.

What's more, Dr. McGee says that the tongue is the most dangerous weapon

in the world. The nursery rhyme that we heard as children is simply not true. It really should be.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will definitely hurt me. Now, I know you know what

I mean. Now, in just a moment, we're going to travel through the New Testament book of James Chapter 3. But first, I got a few stories from our fellow listeners to share with you.

Here's a voicemail from a listener who's getting out the word in his local community.

My name is Ralph. I live in Texas. I'm a longtime listener, and I try to never miss a day of hearing Dr. McGee.

When I listen to him, I feel like I'm drawing near to God and focusing on his promises.

I love the ministry.

I love what I'm learning.

I love reading through the scripture, and I love to hear the insights.

As a part of my personal ministry, I go with invitation to listen cards to the truck stops

that are on the highway near my home.

And there I get out of my car, take a handful of cards,

go speak to the truck drivers at the fuel pumps,

and thank them for driving for America,

and I invite them to a free Bible study

that they can listen to while they're going down the highway.

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