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What is the impact of our words on people’s lives and on our own spiritual journey? In a powerful reflection on James 3, Hernandes Dias Lopes explains how the tongue, despite being a small organ, has immense power to build or destroy relationships. In the video, he details the metaphors used by James, comparing the tongue to a bridle and a rudder – small, but essential to control the course of great forces. Hernandes Dias Lopes challenges each of us to reflect on what we reveal in our words and to consider how our speech can promote life or cause irreversible damage. Hernandes Dias Lopes highlights that, especially for leaders and teachers, the responsibility for what is said is even greater, because their words have the power to guide and impact many. He also talks about the importance of avoiding judgments and hurtful words, reminding us that communication reflects the state of the heart. Based on the example of figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Hernandes Dias Lopes shows that, when used wisely and with empathy, communication can become a powerful instrument of transformation and peace in times of conflict and division. ____ Hernandes Dias Lopes, born in Nova Venécia / ES. Married to Udemilta Pimentel Lopes, father of Mariana and Thiago, daughter-in-law Renata, son-in-law Rafael, grandson Bento and granddaughter Chloe. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Theology at the Southern Presbyterian Seminary in Campinas-SP from 1978 to 1981 and his Doctorate in Ministry at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, in the United States from 2000 to 2001. He was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bragança Paulista from 1982 to 1984 and has been the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Vitória since 1985. He is also a member of the Brazilian Evangelical Academy of Letters, executive director of Luz para o Caminho, in Campinas, and a collaborating pastor at the Pinheiros Presbyterian Church in São Paulo. He is a lecturer and writer, with more than 185 published books. ✅ Follow Pastor Hernandes Dias Lopes on social media ???? Instagram: / hernandesdiaslopes Facebook: / hernandesdiaslopes Twitter: / hernandesdlopes Website: https://hernandesdiaslopes.com.br/ Also get to know LPC (Luz para o Caminho), a missionary agency serving the Kingdom of God! Website: https://lpc.org.br/ Facebook: / luzparaocaminhooficial Instagram: / luzparaocaminhooficial YouTube: / luzparaocaminho ⚠️ Don't forget to like this video, comment and subscribe to the channel! #HernandesDiasLopes #LuzParaoCaminho