THE LITTLEST MEMBER IN THE CHURCH

1A. First, THERE IS THE TONGUE’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE MASTER (3.l) In this verse we have three things from old pastor James.

1B. First, there is warmth

2B. Second, there is wisdom

3B. Finally, there is warning

2A. Second, WE SEE THE TONGUE’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE MATURE (3.2) Two points regarding the tongue and a person’s spiritual maturity

1B. First, there is the observation of an obviously mature Christian

2B. Moving from his observation, he points out the occupation of a mature Christian

3A. Third, WE SEE THE TONGUE’S RELATIONSHIP TO MANIPULATION (3.3-4) Real-life examples:

1B. There is the example of the bit in a horse’s mouth (3.3)

2B. Then there is the example of the rudder of a great ship (3.4)

3A. Finally, WE SEE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE TONGUE TO MASS DESTRUCTION (3.5)

1B. First, the tongue’s size is directly referred to

2B. Next, the tongue’s sensationalism is pointed out

3B. Finally, we see the savagery of the tongue