The Power and the Poison | James 3:1-12

Outline:

I. The Disproportionate _________ of Words (vv. 1-6)

II. Our Total Inability to __________ (vv. 7-10)

III. Words as the Indicator of the __________ (vv. 11-12)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

2. Recall a time when you have hurt someone with your words. What was motivating you?

3. What is the potential for great damage in the case of teachers? 

4. What do our words tell us about our hearts? Why is the tongue so difficult to control?

5. How does this passage speak to our use of social media, text messages, emails or other modern communication? 

6. What are two or three practical ways you can be more careful with your words?