Let's put a new perspective on our words. On average, men speak 20,000 words a day. Women speak 30,000. That means that we have 20 to 30 thousand opportunities a day to be self-controlled with our words alone. That's why James teaches directly on taming the tongue in James 3.
2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect,
able to keep their whole body in check. James 3:2
1. Learn to Listen
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen...James 1:19
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen...James 1:19
2. Weigh Your Words
19 ...slow to speak...James 1:19
19 ...slow to speak...James 1:19
3. Refrain from Rage
19 ...slow to become angry,...James 1:19
19 ...slow to become angry,...James 1:19
4. Be Constructive, Not Critical
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:20
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:20
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