AI OVERVIEW: Followers of Jesus should grow in sanctification by taming the tongue and being guided by wisdom from God. Teachers and church leaders are singled out for caution because those who teach will be judged with greater strictness, and they must align their words with their lives to avoid leading others astray. The tongue, though small, steers great things: a horse bit governs the animal, a tiny rudder directs a vast ship, and a small fire can ignite a forest; it is a restless, evil force set on fire by hell, capable of both blessing God and cursing people made in God’s image. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and consider the impact of words on others.
