James 3: Control Your Tongue (It Can Burn!)

Rev. Tim Heinecke, pastor of New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study James 3.

Even those who have a true, saving faith that is lived out in good works and love toward one’s neighbor, can still run into trouble living as they should. One of the most challenging things for people to do is control their tongue! With the things we say we can lead others astray, hurt others, and destroy relationships. Therefore, we need temper our speech with God’s wisdom, but what does that look like?

Thy Strong Word dips back into the New Testament for a week only with a careful examination of the Epistle of Saint James. Once called an “epistle of straw” by Martin Luther, many think this meant he thought this letter was not fit for Scripture. Not so! In this brief series, each chapter will be explored to reveal not only how important the Apostle James’ inspired message was for the Christians of his day, but how much we need to learn its lessons today.