FOCUS TEXT: James 3:1-12

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Ephesians 4:24-32

DEVOTIONAL READING: James 3:13-18

KEY VERSE: If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body (James 3:2).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The spiritually mature person has control of his tongue.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several principles which will guide the Christian in proper use of his tongue.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Power to Direct (James 3:1-4)
II. Power to Destroy (James 3:5-8)
III. Power to Delight (James 3:9-12)