Hi Christina, I think you chose a very important verse. I like how this verse compares our speech to a fire. Words can be weapons of mass destruction. A Hebraic leader is deeply aware of his or her responsibility to use speech in a way that honors God. A leader knows when to use strong words and when to hold back and allow God to intervene. The Hebraic leader also sees that the tongue can also be a “tree of life” (Proverbs 15:4) and “good for building up.” This type of speech is not limited to tenderhearted words, but when necessary, as a stern correction.
