1. Check your motivation for ministry. (James 3:1-1, Philippians 1:12-17, 1 Corinthians 14:1) 2. Constructively consider James' encouraging warning. (James 3:2, Luke 12:48, Romans 8:1, 3:9-14, 14:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Isaiah 6:5-7, Matthew 26:33, 26:69-75) 3. Commit your heart and words to Jesus Christ. (James 3:2, Romans 12:1-2, 10:14-15, Proverbs 15:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7) |