← James

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• A. 1-12 Bridling the tongue and controlling one's body/behavior

"Behold how GREAT a matter a little fire kindleth!"

• B. 7-12 Taming the tongue versus beasts; blessing God while cursing humans made in God's image

The contradiction of praising God and cursing men

• A'. 13-18 True wisdom from above evident through conduct versus corrupting human wisdom

Wisdom demonstrated through good behavior