James 3:5 meaning and explanation
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.
James 3:5, Berean Standard Bible
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James is writing to scattered believers, and he has just warned that teachers face stricter judgment. He has compared the tongue to a horse's bit and a ship's rudder, small things that steer something far larger.
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