James 3:1–5 · BSB
3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
3:3
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.
3:4
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
3:5
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
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