Taming the Tongue
True or False: Every person stumbles with the tongue
True
Who has the toughest task of taming the tongue?
Teachers
What can the metaphors of the bit in the horse's mouth and the rudder of a ship represent when talking about taming the tongue?
The tongue controls the whole body
What are the two types of wisdom that we see?
Earthly Wisdom and Heavenly Wisdom
What should we do with our tongues instead of using them negatively?
Speak positively
Which state is known as the Yellow Hammer State?
Alabama
What do we all have that we should use?
Spiritual Gifts
What kind of teacher is James referring to here in James 3?
A spiritual teacher, teacher in the church
What can man NOT tame?
The tongue
How does James speak to the readers in this passage?
With rhetorical questions
What does every Christian have the responsibility of?
Teaching others about God
Which state is known as the Pineapple State?
Hawaii
What are the different sins we see that we can commit with our mouths? Name at least five.
Lying, Cursing, Boasting, Crude Jokes, Slander, Deceit, Gossip, Foolish Talk, Obscene Talk, Harsh Criticism, False Teaching, Crooked Speech, Evil Speaking, Careless Words
What can teachers not claim before God?
Ignorance
What does the flame in the forest demonstrate about the tongue?
Once words are said, they can cause a lot of damage
What does wisdom mean?
the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
What is James speaking out against in James 3:13-18?
Hypocrisy
Which State is known as the Show Me State?
Missouri
How can one be the “perfect man”?
Either by literally being perfect or being spiritually mature
Why do teachers have the toughest task of taming the tongue?
They have great influence on other people’s lives and alter their decision making
What can man tame?
Wild Beasts
What is considered wise for unbelievers? For believers?
Nonbelievers: Pursue your own pleasure and selfish ambitions
Believers: Do what pleases God by being unselfish and helping others first
What group of people did we look at that used their tongue for good?
The Reubenites
Which State is known as the Palmetto State?
South Carolina
What are four steps we can take in order to win the battle of the tongue?
Have a close relationship with God first
Think before we speak
If we have a temptation, pray immediately
Make an effort to use our tongues to glorify God
What should teachers do before speaking?
Make sure that what they are teaching is grounded in Scripture
What are two examples we looked at where the tongue was used in a negative light?
Rehoboam and the Pharisees
Name three of the Christian virtues we see in verse 17
Pure
Peaceable and gentle
Reasonable
Full of mercy
Good fruits
Unwavering
Without hypocrisy
What are three ways we see hypocrisy?
Professing faith in Christ but not persevering in trials
Showing partiality towards certain people in the church
Being a hearer but not a doer
Saying one has religion but not looking after orphans and widows
Saying one has religion but not controlling his tongue
Blessing God and cursing man with the same mouth
Professing faith but having no action to back it up
Which state is known as the Natural State?
Arkansas