James concludes his section on the tongue with a striking reminder: the tongue is not merely a problem to be managed, but a power to be stewarded. He asks, “Does a spring pour forth from the same open...  Read More

James continues his sober teaching on the tongue with a piercing reality: “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth co...  Read More

James’ teaching on the tongue takes a sharp turn from illustration to warning. If the tongue has the power to direct like a bit in a horse’s mouth or a rudder on a ship, it also has the power to destr...  Read More

Like the bit in the horse’s mouth, like the rudder on the ship, may your tongue be directed by Christ Himself. Then your words will not only guide your own life toward righteousness but will also lead...  Read More

When James turns to the subject of the tongue in chapter 3, he begins with a striking command. This is not an isolated proverb. It comes after James has already laid out four marks of a true believer:...  Read More

After discussing why we don’t play baseball on Sundays, the next question is: What do we do on Sundays? The short answer is: We worship. Our Sundays are intentionally set aside as a time to prioritize...  Read More