1. The tongue is "set on fire by hell" (James 3:6) and Satan is "the father of lies" (John 8:44). Does this mean that Satan, not we, is responsible for our evil words? Why or why not?
2. Animals can be tamed because God gave man dominion over them at Creation. Why can't man tame his own tongue? (James 3:8) If it isn't possible to attain perfection by completely taming our tongues, how, then, can we control our tongues and become mature (Matthew 19:25-26 James 1:5-8)?
3. Why do you think humility or meekness is such an essential sign of wisdom?
4. In contrast to the maker of disorder is the maker of peace. In light of 3:13-18, what do you think it means to be a peacemaker?
5. Sowing in peace produces a harvest of righteousness (3:18). Why do you suppose peacemaking and righteousness are connected like this?
5. Sowing in peace produces a harvest of righteousness (3:18). Why do you suppose peacemaking and righteousness are connected like this?
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