Questions for Reflection from James 3, 9th September

Why does James liken the tongue to a horse’s bit and bridle?
a ship’s rudder?
a spark and a bushfire?
Pure
Am I protecting my eyes?
Am I protecting what goes into my mind?
Am I confessing and dealing with unhelpful thoughts?
Peace-loving
Are my actions bringing peace?
Is my tongue promoting healthy relationships?
Am I making peace where I have fallen out?
Considerate
Do I confess my judgmental attitudes?
Do I forgive as I have been forgiven?
Do I exercise kindness?
Willing to yield
Am I open to reason?
Am I willing to admit misjudgments?
Am I willing to apologise?
Without partiality or hypocrisy
Do I treat rich and poor the same way?
Do I look at people as made in the image of God?
Do I love my enemies?