The book of James seems to be most concerned about people who profess faith in God and his Son Jesus, but they don’t have genuine, real faith. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk. And so, James’ goal in his writing is to help believers achieve genuine, whole, perfect, unwavering faith in God. His goal is to equip the family of God with wisdom for their walks with Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- Can you think of a time your tongue led you down a wrong path?
- What have you lost as a result of careless speech?
- How has your tongue changed since becoming a follower of Jesus?