A Sense of Completeness

“If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well..” – James 3:3 If I asked any Christian on the street, “As a Christian, what does the Bible say about finding completeness and fulfillment?” Very few would say, “James Chapter three teaches us to control our words.” Yet, the answer is surprisingly simple. Controlling your words is as straightforward as losing weight: eat less and move more. Simple in theory, but difficult in practice—especially when temptation is everywhere, like chocolate cake, cinnamon rolls, or even a cherry Coke.  Similarly, controlling your words is challenging when you’re angry, frustrated, or surrounded by negativity. James 3:3 says, “If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well.” Imagine that bit in a horse’s mouth, steering it wherever it needs to