JAMES:  Faith & Action James 3:1-12 A teacher has great influence and should be careful how they use their tongue.  v.1-2 A small item has great power.  v. 3-6 bit, rudder, spark A tongue under the control of Jesus can't speak praise and cursing at the same time.    v. 9-12 Luke 6:43-45 A few questions to consider: *Do I present people on their best day or their worst day? *Do I covet? *What lies do I spread? *What gossip do I enjoy? *Is their anyone I am bitter toward? How should we use our tongue? 2 Timothy 4:2 Ephesians 4:29 Psalm 95:1-2 Psalm 150:1-2, 6

Two things are necessary to walk a Christ-centered life. Listening to the Word of God AND doing the will of the Father.