The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:16
Little things. A spark, a crack, a drip - all of these are relatively little things that can result in utter disaster - a raging forest fire, a collapsed dam, a ruined home. Isn't it interesting how the entire course of one's life is often changed by little things? One late night argument can plant fear in a child that haunts him for his entire life. One seductive wink can lead to actions that could destroy a marriage and devastate a family. One tiny cell can affect others in the body, causing cancer that slowly takes a life.
Most of life can be traced to a series of little things. Good and evil are put into motion by singular choices that are made.
My own marriage began with one phone conversation between two teenagers. Praise the Lord, my wife saw past the exterior into my heart. We've had our share of rocky times - normally caused by a single choice I have made. But my wife's singular choices to love me - to forgive me when I need it, have carried us through when most others would have called it quits.
Lord, help me to be mindful of the little things that can completely change the course of my life. Help me to choose wisely so I can walk in Your will. Make me a man of whom You can be proud.