Step 1: Read the assigned chapter(s) and take notes on what stands out to you.
Step 2: Consider answering some or all of the questions below (may these be a blessing, and not a burden).
Study Questions
1. What instructions does James give to teachers?
Optional: dig a little deeper and check out: Matthew 12:33-37, 23:1-12; Romans 2:17-24
2. Put into your own words what James has to say about the tongue in James 3:6. What specifically does he warn against using our tongues to curse in James 3:9-17.
3. Back in 3:2, James said that the person who can control his tongue is perfect, mature. Why is this so?
Optional: dig a little deeper and check out: Matthew 19:25-26; John 15:5-8; Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8, Romans 6:11-14, Romans 8:1-14; Ephesians 3:14-21
4. Contrast the effects of the wisdom that is “earthly, unspiritual, of the devil” (3:15-16) with those of the wisdom that comes from God (3:17-18)
Earthly, unspiritual, of the devil Heavenly, spiritual, of God
5. Why do you think envy and selfish ambition lead to the disorder and evil practices?
Optional: dig a little deeper and check out: Romans 1:18-32; Ephesians 4:17-19
Heart Questions
1. Do you think a peacemaker avoids conflict at all costs? Does she end the debate by imposing her solution on others? Does she always give in when opposed? Explain your reasoning.
2. After reading about the fruits produced with Heavenly wisdom, what do you think you can do to grow in heavenly wisdom? Be as specific about your plans as possible. Think about your natural strengths and weaknesses. What will make these plans hard to execute? What could make it a little easier?
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