 You claim to be a follower of Christ? Control your tongue. Here are three sins that we commit by what we speak. Number one, complaint. Everything we do ought to be done without complaining. By refusing to complain, we shine as bright lights in a dark world. Replace your complaining with praise, entitlement with gratitude. Number two, lying. Your word is only as reliable as your character. Don't exaggerate, don't make understatements, don't omit information with the intent to deceive, just speak truth. Number three, gossip. Gossip isn't just speaking negatively of someone behind their back, it's also sharing what someone confided in you. Don't speak evil of others, talk good behind their backs, and don't be a chatterer. Be someone who others can confide in without fear of having their secrets shared with others to whom they did not entrust them.