Chapter 3

Question 0

James 3:2

Answer 0

We all make mistakes often, but those who don’t make mistakes with their words have reached full maturity. Like a bridled horse, they can control themselves entirely.

Question 1

James 3:1

Answer 1

My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly.

Question 2

James 3:3

Answer 2

When we bridle horses and put bits in their mouths to lead them wherever we want, we can control their whole bodies.

Question 3

James 3:4

Answer 3

Consider ships: They are so large that strong winds are needed to drive them. But pilots direct their ships wherever they want with a little rudder.

Question 4

James 3:5

Answer 4

In the same way, even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts wildly. Think about this: A small flame can set a whole forest on fire.

Question 5

James 3:6

Answer 5

The tongue is a small flame of fire, a world of evil at work in us. It contaminates our entire lives. Because of it, the circle of life is set on fire. The tongue itself is set on fire by the flames of hell.

Question 6

James 3:7

Answer 6

People can tame and already have tamed every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and fish.

Question 7

James 3:8

Answer 7

No one can tame the tongue, though. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

Question 8

James 3:9

Answer 8

With it we both bless the Lord and Father and curse human beings made in God’s likeness.

Question 9

Taming the Tongue

Answer 9

James 3:1-12

My brother and sisters, not many of you should become teachers

Question 10

Taming the Tongue A

Answer 10

James 1:1-3

My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers

Question 11

Taming the Tongue B

Answer 11

James 3:4-6

Consider ships: They are so large that strong winds are needed to drive them.

Question 12

When we bridle horses and put bits in their mouths to lead them wherever we want, we can control their whole bodies.

Answer 12

James 3:3

Question 13

Consider ships: They are so large that strong winds are needed to drive them. But pilots direct their ships wherever they want with a little rudder.

Answer 13

James 3:4

Question 14

In the same way, even though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts wildly. Think about this: A small flame can set a whole forest on fire.

Answer 14

James 3:5

Question 15

We all make mistakes often, but those who don’t make mistakes with their words have reached full maturity. Like a bridled horse, they can control themselves entirely.

Answer 15

James 3:2

Question 16

The tongue is a small flame of fire, a world of evil at work in us. It contaminates our entire lives. Because of it, the circle of life is set on fire. The tongue itself is set on fire by the flames of hell.

Answer 16

James 3:6

Question 17

My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly.

Answer 17

James 3:1

Question 18

People can tame and already have tamed every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and fish.

Answer 18

James 3:7

Question 19

No one can tame the tongue, though. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

Answer 19

James 3:8

Question 20

With it we both bless the Lord and Father and curse human beings made in God’s likeness.

Answer 20

James 3:9

Question 21

Blessing and cursing come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it just shouldn’t be this way!

Answer 21

James 3:10

Question 22

Both fresh water and salt water don’t come from the same spring, do they?

Answer 22

James 3:11

Question 23

James 3:10

Answer 23

Blessing and cursing come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it just shouldn’t be this way!

Question 24

James 3:11

Answer 24

Both fresh water and salt water don’t come from the same spring, do they?

Question 25

James 3:12

Answer 25

My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree produce olives? Can a grapevine produce figs? Of course not, and fresh water doesn’t flow from a saltwater spring either.

Question 26

James 3:13

Answer 26

Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom.

Question 27

My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree produce olives? Can a grapevine produce figs? Of course not, and fresh water doesn’t flow from a saltwater spring either.

Answer 27

James 3:12

Question 28

Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom.

Answer 28

James 3:13

Question 29

However, if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, then stop bragging and living in ways that deny the truth.

Answer 29

James 3:14

Question 30

This is not the wisdom that comes down from above. Instead, it is from the earth, natural and demonic.

Answer 30

James 3:15

Question 31

Wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and everything that is evil.

Answer 31

James 3:16

Question 32

What of the wisdom from above? First, it is pure, and then peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good actions, fair, and genuine.

Answer 32

James 3:17

Question 33

Those who make peace sow the seeds of justice by their peaceful acts.

Answer 33

James 3:18

Question 34

James 3:14

Answer 34

However, if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, then stop bragging and living in ways that deny the truth.

Question 35

James 3:15

Answer 35

This is not the wisdom that comes down from above. Instead, it is from the earth, natural and demonic.

Question 36

James 3:16

Answer 36

Wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and everything that is evil.

Question 37

James 3:17

Answer 37

What of the wisdom from above? First, it is pure, and then peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good actions, fair, and genuine.

Question 38

James 3:18

Answer 38

Those who make peace sow the seeds of justice by their peaceful acts.