The Power of the Tongue

I. The Responsibility of those in Authority v. 1-2

A.  Let not Many of  you become Teachers (Masters)  v. 1

B. The Stricter Judgment v. 1

See Luke 12:48, Acts 20:25-31, 1 Tim. 6:20, 2 Tim. 1:13-14

C.  Our Common Problem -- Stumbling   v. 2

II. The Incredible Power of the Tongue 3-6

A.  Illustrations  3-4, 6

    1.  A Bit in a Horse’s mouth
    2.  A Rudder on a Large Ship
    3.  A Forest Fire – started by a Small Fire
    4.  The Tongue itself is as a Fire

B.  Application  v. 5