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READ

As you read, look for one or two points that really impact you.

James 3.1 – 12

The Tongue

1 My friends, we should not all try to become teachers. In fact, teachers will be judged more strictly than others.
2 All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body. 3 By putting a bit into the mouth of a horse, we can turn the horse in different directions...

REFLECT

Take time discuss and share your thoughts on the what you’ve read

Setting the scene:

Teaching (as seen in the tradition of rabbis and Jesus himself) was an important role within the early church and many were attracted to the prestige of this ministry. James wants to impress the importance of teaching, and the closer scrutiny of the lives that inevitably comes with that responsibility.

RESPOND

As a group, create a challenge to help you respond to what you’ve read and discussed
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02 Last Words

You may also want to practice the discipline of not always having the last word. Sometimes we are too intent on getting across our point of view or opinion or showing off our knowledge or competence or even trying to prove our self...