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 3:17
    • Pure – wisdom that is true
    • Peace-loving – not inclined to break the peace unless necessary.
    • Reasonable – able to be reasoned with
    • Full of mercy – Mercy is not weakness. Our example is God’s mercy.
    • Impartiality – without prejudice or bias
  • James 3:18 – Peacemakers create the fruit of righteousness.