1. The Wisdom to Speak or Say Nothing.
James Chapters 3 and 4

2. Three Definitive Marks of a True Believer’s Life - James 1:26-27
Control of one’s tongue.
Care of orphans and widows/concern for the downcast.
Keeping oneself unstained by the world.

3. The Tongue Should be Controlled by Faith, but the Tongue Controls Much
Seven Illustrations: A horse and bit - 3:3 Ship and rudder - 3:4 A fire by a spark - 3:5-6 An untamed beast - 3:7 A dose of poison - 3:8 A fountain - 3:9-11 A fig tree - 3:12

4. The Description of Wisdom that has the Power to Tame the Tongue
Two types of wisdom. James 3:13-4:3
Fleshly wisdom: jealousy, selfish ambitions, earthly, natural, demonic, conflict and quarrels.
Wisdom from above: 3:17 - pure, peaceable, gentle, full of mercy and unwavering.

5. The Submission to His Wisdom 4:7-15
When we DO NOT submit to God:
We are consumed by the flesh. 4:1-3
We become lovers of the world. 4:4-5
We become pawns of the devil. 4:7
When we DO submit to God:
We experience His grace. 4:6
We experience His closeness. 4:8
We enjoy His blessings. 4:10
We are led by His guidance. 4:13-17