Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:17, 18 NLT) Observation: God’s wisdom produces good...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. (James 3:13 NLT) Observation: James goes back to talking about those who we should be allowed teach us. He is wise enough to retrain his own tongue as said above, but also has knowledge and understanding of God’s ways...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a...

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer  Scripture: Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1 NLT) Observation: James spoke of a problem in the church. People getting saved and then everyone presuming they could teach others even when they were not qualified to do so. He warns that “we”, including himself, will...