Taming the Tongue

JAMES 3

1. The Power of the Tongue ^{_{(vv. 1-5)}}
   • The power of the tongue in relation to teaching
   • The power of the tongue in relation to all of life
2. The Evil Potential of the Tongue ^{_{(vs. 6)}}
   • We can use our tongue for edification of for destruction
   • The tongue has the ability to be set on fire by hell itself
3. The Inability of the Tongue to be Tamed ^{_{(vv. 7-8)}}
4. The Inconsistent Nature of the Tongue ^{_{(vv. 9-12)}}
   • A Christian should be different as we should speak out of our new nature rather than the old nature
   • If your heart is out of control, then your speech will be out of control