JAMESFaith Applied

Watch What You SayJames 3: 1 – 12

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by

the law that gives freedom. (James 2: 12)

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone

should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to

become angry.(James 1: 19)

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not

keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives

himself and his religion is worthless.

(James 1:26)

James 3: 1

James 3: 2

James 3: 3 – 6

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who

holds his tongue is wise. (Proverbs 10: 19)

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the

wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12: 18)

23A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. 24Pleasant words

are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

(Proverbs 16: 23 – 24)

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they

go down to a man's inmost parts. (Proverbs 18: 8)

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in

your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let

your words be few. (Ecclesiastes 5: 2)

James 3: 7 – 8

The most untamable thing in the world has its den just

behind the teeth.

James 3: 9 – 12

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not

keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives

himself and his religion is worthless.

(James 1:26)