Friendship With the World

The tongue is an unrighteous world among our members, staining the whole body. For every kind of beast and bird, a reptile and sea creature can be tamed by mankind. But no human being can tame the tongue. With it we bless the Lord and Father. And with it we curse men who are made in the likeness of God. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. The harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Rest the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God