James 3:1-5

1My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.1

2For in many things we all offend. If any man stumble not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

3Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

4Behold also the ships, which though they are so great, and are driven by fierce winds, yet they are turned about with a very small helm, wherever the pilot willeth.

5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!2