3:1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that those of us who teach will be judged by a stricter standard.
3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature individual, able to bridle his whole body as well.
3:3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses · to make them obey us, then we guide their entire · body.
3:4 Or consider · ships: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder, wherever the impulse of the pilot directs.
3:5 So also is the tongue a small member, yet it boasts of great things. See how large a forest is set on fire by such a small flame.
3:6 And the tongue is a fire! The tongue is a world of iniquity set among · our members; it defiles the whole body, · sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by · hell.
3:7 For every species of beast and bird, reptile and sea creature, can be tamed, and has been tamed by the human species. ·
3:8 But the tongue, no one is able to tame; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
3:9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God.
3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not happen.
3:11 Does a spring pour forth water from the same opening that is both · fresh and · brackish?
3:12 My brothers, can a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine figs? Neither can a salt spring supply fresh water.
3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his exemplary conduct let him show · his works done in the gentleness born of wisdom.
3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in · your heart, do not be arrogant and tell lies against the truth.
3:15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there you will find disorder and every evil practice.
3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, free from prejudice and hypocrisy.
3:18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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