The ancients believed that there were as many sins of the tongue as letters in the alphabet, while the Apostle James described the tongue as “a world of iniquity.” Puritan pastor John Flavel was often grieved by the language used by professing Christians. Here he warns against several forms of sinful speech and points to what he calls the Spirit’s “excellent way to season our words, and keep them sweet and sound.” (Col. 4:6). Another volume in the Pocket Puritan series.