Reading James - Who is Wise Among You? James 3:1-4:10

James 3:1-4:10
Who is Wise Among You?

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Overview
Today’s reading is divided into three major sections, the first two (James 3:1–12, 13–18) building on what has come before, in order to come to a dramatic climax in the third (4:1–10)...

First Section
Thus far James has implied a good deal about the dangers of speech (1:13, 19, 26), but 3:1–12 will explain the problem in detail...

Second Section
We’ve been told that enduring the trials of life will require wisdom from God (1:5), and 3:13–18 will help us understand more precisely the difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world...

Third Section
After this, 4:1–10 will begin with some uncomfortable questions and conclude with a memorable call to repentance designed to send us to our knees, where real faith in God begins...

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Who doesn't need a reminder about "taming the tongue?" 

Is it a coincidence that we're reading this the week school starts up and life for many of us returns to normal? 

God may have a purpose in mind...why might God be bringing up this subject for you to consider?

Something to chew on: What do you think of this gem from Dr. Nienhuis? 
"Let’s state it plainly: The person whose speech is uncontrolled is doing the work of the devil."


Until next week,

Keep on reading the Word!