James 3:1-18

Jul 20, 2025    Bruce Gordon

In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine our speech and its profound impact on our spiritual lives. The sermon delves into James 3, emphasizing how our words reflect the condition of our hearts. We're reminded that as believers, our speech should align with our faith, avoiding corrupt language and instead using words that build up and impart grace. The message draws parallels between our speech and our spiritual maturity, urging us to consider whether our words truly reflect a transformed life in Christ. This teaching is particularly relevant in today's world, where vile language has become increasingly normalized. We're called to be different, to let our speech be a testament to our faith, and to consider how our words might be taking the Lord's name in vain in ways we hadn't considered before. This message encourages us to seek wisdom from above, which is pure, peaceable, and full of good fruits, transforming not just our words, but our entire character.