James 3:1-5

1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.

2For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

3If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well.

4Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

5So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!