The Weight of the Word: Pastoral Accountability and the Power of the Tongue

A single spark can reduce an entire forest to ash, and a tiny rudder can steer a massive ship through treacherous seas. In the Christian life, leadership and speech hold the exact same disproportionate power. Words can build up a soul or tear down a community in seconds. Because of this immense influence, God places an extraordinary weight of accountability on those who step behind the pulpit to speak on His behalf.