A Marvelous Gift- Learn to learn Human language is something we commonly take for granted. A bit of reflection, however reminds us that the power of speech has tremendous significance. Animals communicate with one another by a few simple sounds. But man has at his command an ingenious alphabet, a vast vocabulary, a complex grammatical structure which enables him to express himself with amazing fullness and accuracy. The Bible recognizes the power of words. Jesus said "Every idle word that man shall speak, They shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." Read Matthew 12:36 to 37. "For by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." The world is becoming more aware of the importance of the spoken word as television, radio, telephones, CB, tape recorders, along with other means of oral communication comes into wider use. James certainly alerts us to the importance of speech for the Christian. He warns against making the mistakes of determining importance by size. Thus the tongue is, in his opinion, the most important of all human organs. For if you can control this little part, you can control the whole person. Read James 1:19 It is his suggestion that the best rule is to "listen much, speak little." Not only is the tongue an unruly evil, but it is also inconsistent. We can use it for it's highest purpose, to bless and praise God or to curse men, who are made in the image of God. When the mouth blesses and curses, the greatest type of contradition is displayed. On Sunday, worshippers consent to the truth quietly or maybe audibly they thank the minister for the message. And then through the week they deny in words and deeds the very truth they so readily agreed to in belief and knowledge. In its destructive state the tongue is a fire. And all the evils of the world can find expression through the tongue, because such expressions proceed from the tongue. It is the tongue that defiles the individual body as well as the corporate body of all humanity. One does not doubt that this tremendous power for evil possessed by the tongue comes straight from Hell. Man has been successful in carrying out God's command to subdue and have dominion over every kind of animal on land, in the air, and in the sea, but he has not been able to tame his own tongue. It seems to have a mind of its own and continues to speak evil, destructive, and injurious words. The tongue of the slandered, the backbiter, or the whisperer is as dangerous to the peace and reputation of a person as a poisonous snakebite is to the life of a victim. Man cannot tame his tongue on his own. Only God can tame the tongue, for the tongue is a revealer of what is in the heart. The tongue is symbolic of a person's true character. Read Matthew 5:18. "Those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart." Everyone, even the wisest and most devout person makes intellectual and moral mistakes and blunders in regard to using the tongue. Just as it is important that one knows what to say at the right time, for the right purposes and in the right spirit. It is also necessary to be quiet at the right time, for the right reasons and in the right place and mood. If a person's tongue and words are under control, he is able to bridle his whole body and bring himself completely under the subjection of Christ. The tongue under the control and discipline of the Holy Spirit gives out open, honest, and sincere communication. It truly becomes a marvelous gift to man.

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• Did you realize emotional self control makes a difference in your performance, your relationships and your overall happiness? All of us experience moments on the job when unwanted emotions intensify-and that´s normal. It´s what you do with them that can lead to problems-at work and at home. This exciting newness will teach you an amazing, systematic process for developing "emotional self-control." You´ll gain a tremendous amount of insight into disruptive emotions and impulses that make you feel out of control and helpless. The tools and strategies you´ll learn to use will improve your performance, earn you greater respect and make your life more fulfilling and enjoyable! If you´d like to reap the rewards emotional self-control can bring to all aspects of your life, you won´t want to miss becoming a member of our group
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• The Value of Confiding
• If you have succumbed to self-injury, you will benefit by sharing your troubled feelings with a trusted and mature friend. A Bible proverb says: "Worry can rob you of happiness, but kind words will cheer you up." (Proverbs 12:25, Today's English Version) Confiding in another can put you in a position to hear the consoling, kind words you need.-Proverbs 25:11.
• Whom should you approach? It would be good to select someone older than you who shows wisdom, maturity, and compassion. Christians have the benefit of congregation elders, who are "like a hiding place from the wind and a place of concealment from the rainstorm, like streams of water in a waterless country, like the shadow of a heavy crag in an exhausted land."-Isaiah 32:2.
• Granted, the idea of sharing your secret with someone may seem frightening. You may feel as did Sara. "At first, I found it hard to trust," she admits. "I believed that once people knew me-really knew me-they would draw back in loathing and disgust." By confiding, however, Sara came to appreciate the truth of what the Bible states at Proverbs 18:24: "There exists a friend sticking closer than a brother. The mature Christians I confided in never reproached me, no matter what I revealed to them about my self-injuring habits. Instead, they provided me with practical suggestions. They reasoned with me from the Scriptures, patiently reassuring me when I felt despondent and utterly worthless."
• Never underestimate the value of confiding in a loved one and the importance of prayer

When Additional Assistance Is Needed

Jesus recognized that 'those who are ill need a physician.' (Mark 2:17) In many cases it is necessary to consult a qualified professional to determine if there is a disorder underlying the habit of self-injury and then to propose treatment. Many will chose to get such help, which complemented the support you CAN received from loving Christian BELIEVERS. "The CHRISTIANS are not doctors, but they CAN BE so supportive, Although the urge to hurt YOURself still comes at times, I you can be successful in controlling it with the help of God , real Christians , and the coping skills you will learned.

Be assured that you can learn to replace this habit with more productive ways of coping. Pray as did the psalmist: "Fix my own steps solidly in your saying, and may no kind of hurtful thing domineer over me." (Psalm 119:133) Surely, you will gain satisfaction and self-respect when you get the mastery over this practice so that it no longer dominates you.

TO THINK ABOUT

• What are some alternatives to cutting when you feel distressed?
• In whom could you confide if you have a problem with cutting?

You might practice putting your feelings into words by writing them down at times. The writers of the Bible psalms were men of intense emotion who used words to express their feelings of remorse, anger, frustration, and sadness. As examples, you may wish to review Psalms 6, 13, 42, 55, and 69.

Sometimes self-injury is a side effect of another condition, such as depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or an eating disorder. We do not endorse any particular approach to treatment. Christians should make sure that any treatment they pursue does not conflict with Bible principles.

Never underestimate the value of confiding in a loved one and the importance of prayer

Why not talk to someone about your problem with self-injury? If you feel that you cannot bear a face-to-face discussion, try communicating in a letter or over the internet or the telephone. Confiding can be a positive step toward your recovery. The most important thing was knowing that someone really cared about me, that there was someone I could talk to when things looked bleak.

Did you realize emotional self control makes a difference in your performance, your relationships and your overall happiness? All of us experience moments on the job when unwanted emotions intensify-and that's normal. It’s what you do with them that can lead to problems-at work and at home. This exciting new program will teach you an amazing, systematic process for developing "emotional self-control." You'll gain a tremendous amount of insight into disruptive emotions and impulses that make you feel out of control and helpless. The tools and strategies you'll learn to use will improve your performance, earn you greater respect and make your life more fulfilling and enjoyable! If you'd like to reap the rewards emotional self-control can bring to all aspects of your life,