James 3:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We all mess up in tons of ways. But if someone can actually control what comes out of their mouth, they've basically figured out how to control everything else about themselves too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Master your words, master your life — but honestly, we're all still working on it.

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