James 3:1-18

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.