WHO IS WISE?(CONFERENCE2)
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James 3:1-18
Key Verse 13
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”
Read verses 1-6. Why should we, as Bible teachers, be very careful in what we say? (1, 2) How are the illustrations of a bit, a rudder, and a fire, fitting in describing the tongue? (3-6) How can our words influence others?
Read verses 7-12. Why is hard for man’s tongue to be tamed? (7, 8) Why should we tame our tongue? (9-12)
Read verses 13-18. How can you recognize a wise person? (13) What are the differences between wisdom from heaven and earthly wisdom? (14-17) How can we be peacemakers? (18)