A Charge to All Believers who have Influence 

James 3:1-18 

Our "talk" must be tamed by the Holy Spirit!  

1. It is powerful in influencing.  

2. It is poisonous to others.  

3. It is puzzling to the "lost world" observing Christians.    

Our "walk" must be governed by the Holy Spirit!  

- Matthew 5:16 

Step 1: "Pure" - I'm satisfied in Christ and desire to glorify Him! 

- John 3:30 

Step 2: "Peaceable" - I desire to bring reconciliation through Jesus! 

- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Step 3: "Gentle" - I desire to handle others with care! 

- Galatians 6:1-2 

Step 4: "Open to Reason" - Teachable / willing to listen.

- Proverbs 9:9 / 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Step 5: "Full of Mercy" - Willing to meet a need in someone else. 

- Matthew 6:35-36

Step 6: "Impartial". - No favoritism to one over another. 

James 2:1