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James · read by Sinclair Ferguson
13 verses, in order. Only the verses Sinclair read aloud are shown.
James 1
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He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
James 3
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Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
4
Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12
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My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.Read from ESV · The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing- an Exposition of James 3-1-12