James 3

James warns strenuously about the power of the tongue, stating that controlling the tongue proves control over the whole body. He compares the tongue to a small rudder guiding a large ship and a tiny spark igniting a massive forest fire. James declares that the tongue is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. He then contrasts earthly wisdom (which is selfish and divisive) with heavenly wisdom (which is pure, peace-loving, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruit).