Tame That Tongue

James 3:1-12

I. Carefulness In The Use Of The Tongue - vv. 1-2

A. Because of our influence on others - v. 1

B. For personal improvement - v. 2

II. The Control Of The Tongue - vv. 2-8

A. Its importance - v. 2

B. Illustrations - v. 3-4

1. Like bits in horses’ mouths

2. Like rudders on ships

C. The impact of an untamed tongue - vs. 5-6

D. The inability to control the tongue - vs. 7-8

III. Consistency Of The Tongue – vs. 9-12

A. An incongruity - vs. 9-12

Blessing God while cursing men.

B. An imperative – vs. 9-12

Use the tongue to be a blessing.

Conclusion - “…Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth

speaks.” (Matthew 12:34).

One must have a clean heart to have a controlled tongue.

How about your heart?

Is it right with God?