James 3
James 3:1-12
James 3:1 – Be careful about being teachers. We have plenty of authority to teach, but we must be careful with that responsibility.James 3:2 – If you can control your tongue, you are doing well! This is something we must constantly work on.James 3:3 – Proverbs 20:21 – Speech is powerful!James 3:6 – A single word or sentence can have enormous consequences.James 3:7-8 – We can control so many creatures, but not the tongue.James 3:13-18
James 3:13 – Wisdom is shown by good behavior.James 3:17Pure – wisdom that is truePeace-loving – not inclined to break the peace unless necessary.Reasonable – able to be reasoned withFull of mercy – Mercy is not weakness. Our example is God’s mercy.Impartiality – without prejudice or biasJames 3:18 – Peacemakers create the fruit of righteousness.