A Rudder for the Ship
The immense power of small words.
James on speech, gentleness, and wisdom.
The big idea
The tongue has the power of life and death; use your words to minister grace.
Opening scripture
“Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.”
What does “A Rudder for the Ship” walk through?
A Rudder for the Ship
James 3:5 · KJV
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
In plain English
Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.
Living in the Light
This passage from James reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. James on speech, gentleness, and wisdom. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“The tongue has the power of life and death; use your words to minister grace.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of James 3:5. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply James 3:5 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from James 3:5. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- James 3:5
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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