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Podcast: Reasoning Through the Bible
Episode: James 3:2-12 - Why is Controlling the Tongue So Hard (Session 10)
Description: What does James 3 teach about the tongue? This episode explains James 3:2–12, the power of words, why the tongue is compared to a fire, and how speech can bless or destroy.In this verse-by-verse study through James 3:2–12, the focus is on one of the most practical and convicting sections in the book of James: the tongue, the power of speech, and the difficulty of controlling what is said. James uses vivid illustrations—a horse’s bit, a ship’s rudder, and a small fire that burns a forest—to show how something small can have enormous influence. This study...