Self Stumbling
“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body.” James 3:2-3 NKJV Besides other numerous and attractive achievements, one of the pride of advances in knowledge, status and position in life is the right to accuracy. But when the scriptures say “ For we all stumble in many things ”, even though the truth of the matter is that the statement may not settle well with many, it provides the secret of a consistent trust in the Lord and the treasure of the heart relying always on the revelation on bended knees. No matter how convincing the statements of facts from human inquisition, wise men and anyone with a sense of self-control will always be cautious to take position without giving it a prayer. For to stumble in word is to fumble in prayer. And a man’s eagerness to always speak out to fellow men is almost an...