Articles for tag: Taming The Tongue

February 15, 2021

Study Questions for Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. In what specific ways did you act with love and mercy toward others last week? 2. What opportunity came your way or what challenge did you face as you acted with love and mercy? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read James 3:1-12 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Ask the third person to summarize the main points of the passage. 3. In general, why should we be careful with what we say? 4. Let’s dig deeper into this Bible passage:

February 17, 2014

Christian Standard

Bible Study Theology & Bible

Lesson for February 23, 2014: Control Your Speech (James 3:1-12)

This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone In today”s text, James returns to a subject introduced earlier in his letter””proper use of the tongue (see James 1:19, 26). He identifies himself as a fellow believer with his readers. When he warns that teachers will be judged more strictly, James does not mean just “official teachers” (apostles, prophets, and teachers, as in 1 Corinthians 12:28-31), but others as well. His warning includes all who are involved in any teaching. Consistency James 3:1, 2 Those

November 9, 2005

Christian Standard

Theology & Bible New Testament

A Surprising Prayer and Prescription for Joy

James may be practical, but it can be painfully hard to obey. This reflection contrasts American comfort with believers who face persecution and asks whether we will “consider it pure joy” when trials come.