Only God can tame the tongue, but we have the responsibility to bridle it. Only God can tame the tongue, but we have the responsibility to bridle it. Does your mouth get you into trouble? The tongue is powerful and humanly untameable. We often misuse this power to lie, curse, slander, or gossip. Negative or careless words open the door to the enemy and leave a trail of hurt. The good news is words can also be cleansing and encouraging. When used with honour, they can connect us with God and one another.