We often disappoint those who are close to us by speaking in haste through our words

or saying unwise things. The Bible treats the tongue as being the primary factor
in all kinds of evil to the extent that it is difficult to find a sin that does not pertain to
speech in the Bible.
1) How does James 3:1-10 depict the wickedness of the tongue?
i)

How does the text express that there is no one exempt from making
mistakes in speech?

ii)

The tongue can pollute and harm the whole person. In other words, one
misspoken word can inflict a scar on someones soul and hurt someones
character. Give an example or two:

iii)

What is the most difficult problem in speech?

iv)

Does the fact that no man can tame the tongue imply that it is impossible
to use the tongue rightly? If not, then what does it mean?

2) Read Matthew 12:33-37 What can we learn from it?

i)

Explain the metaphor of the tree and its fruit.

ii)

What is the key point that Jesus wants to make here? (Verse 34-35)

iii)

The best method of training the tongue is storing goodness in ones

heart. However, the Bible states that no one has a good heart
(Jeremiah 17:9). What are your thoughts on this?

3) What are the virtues of speech that Christians should develop?

i)
Proverbs 15:23, 28:
ii)

Isaiah 50:4

iii)

Colossians 4:6

4) Let us learn why we must restrain ourselves from judging others from
Matthew 7:1-5
i)
Why is it wrong to judge?
ii)

What contradiction is hidden in a person who judges?