Justin’s Sermon

James 3:1-5a

I. Warning Against Teaching (1a)

II. Reasons For the Warning (1b-2, 5a)

Stricter Judgement

Frequent Stumbling

Powerful Words

III. The Perfect Speaker

Applications

Consider the impact of your speech

Repent of sinful speech

Look to the One who was sinless in his speech

Pray for growth and maturity in this area

Questions

Q1. Why does James warn his audience not to become teachers? (Consider an influential teacher/person in your life and the impact they had on you)

Q2. How in your life have you underestimated the power of speech?

Q3. What can be the consequences of someone who does not take the power of speech seriously?

Q4. Do passages like this seem impossible to obey? If so, how can you lean on the perfection of Christ and be encouraged?