James warns that while all believers face temptation, those who teach (pastors, leaders, and elders) are especially accountable because of the power of their words. The tongue, though small, carries great influence. It can steer lives like a rudder steers a ship, and it can destroy like a spark ignites a forest fire. James shows that what comes out of our mouths reveals what’s in our hearts. Though no one can tame the tongue by human strength, Jesus can transform it by changing the heart.
