
James 3:1-12
1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.
2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.
3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we direct their whole bodies.
4 And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
5 So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Consider how a small fire sets ablaze a large forest.
6 And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among our members. It stains the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 Every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and fish is tamed and has been tamed by humankind,
8 but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness.
10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way.
11 Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?
12 Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water.
Wisdom: Seeing life the way God sees it and then Choosing Obedience.
A Sober
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent. — Proverbs 10:19
There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. — Proverbs 12:18
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. — Proverbs 15:2
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” — Matthew 12:36–37
Words are weapons; words leave wounds; words create worlds
Challenge:ask the Lord to sober and humble you in this area
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.— Proverbs 18:21
A Firm
A Change of Words comes from a Change of
But encourage each other daily, while it is still called today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception. — Hebrews 3:13
Challenge
3 Words of Encouragement Before 1 Word of Criticism Challenge ask the Lord to sober you and humble you in in this area ch