Read James 1:19; 3:1–13; 4:11 and the institute student manual commentary for James 3:8, “The Importance of Taming the Tongue” (p. 410). Using these resources, make two lists:
| | Things We Say That Are Offensive to God | Things We Say That Are Pleasing to God |
| James 1:19 | Wrath | Listening |
| | | Slow to speak |
| James 3:1-13 | Bossy | |
| | If one is offensive | |
| | boast | |
| | An evili tongue | Good conversation |
| James 4:11 | Harsh words | |
| | Judging | |
| ISMC James 3:8 | Use the same tongue we prayer with to hurt | Self-control |
| | Hurt the ones we love | |
Referring to the following chart, read James 4:1–4 and identify four symptoms of people who are friends of the world. Read James 4:7–12 and write a prescription that would help people overcome the “world.” Write your responses in the appropriate column:
| Symptoms of Being in the World (James 4:1-4) | Prescription for Being out of the World (James 4:7-12 |
| Lust | Follow God’s will |
| Wars | Repent |
| Desire to kill | Pure |
| Commit adultery | Accept the heavy and see it as good |
| | Humble |
| | Sees people equally |
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