Nycholas Benaia/Unsplash James 3:1–2 Words. Words. Words. We have become “too wordy” (as my mother used to put it), much too verbal in our faith, which explains our excessive interest in meetings. Whatever happened to solitude...to silence? And when did we get the idea that more information leads to deeper consecration? On the contrary, many words tend to dilute a godly walk. Jesus’ emphasis remained painfully clear: if you believe it, do it. His arch enemies, the Pharisees, were great on loud, dogmatic commands, lengthy requirements, and drawn-out demands. Oh, how they could preach! But when it came to doing it, they struck out.