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Taming the Tongue (James 3): Gossip, Slander & “Respectable Sins” That Can Destroy Your Witness

Jonny Ardavanis, Respectable Sins, That Can Destroy Your

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33 min·January 27, 2026

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How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm.

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We walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly...

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