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1 Let not many become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in word, this one is a perfect man, able to bridle even the whole body. 3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of the horses for them to obey us, we turn about even their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, being so great and being driven by strong winds, are turned about by a very small rudder where the impulse of the one steering intends. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, and it boasts great things. Behold what size a fire, what size a forest it kindles. 6 And the tongue is a fire, the world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, and setting aflame the course of nature, and itself being set aflame by Gehenna. James 3:1-6, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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