James 1:26

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Summary

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

Seem

Bridleth

But

This

Galatians 3:4

General references

Bible References

Seem

There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.

There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

So pay attention to how you listen, because to the one who has something, more will be given. However, from the one who doesn't have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him."

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

Now those who were reputed to be important added nothing to my message. (What sort of people they were makes no difference to me, since God pays no attention to outward appearances.)

For if anyone thinks he is something when he is really nothing, he is only fooling himself.

Bridleth

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.

Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you.

Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.

I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."

LORD, set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door to my lips.

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice.

A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.

All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.

Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.

Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

But

Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.

Be careful! Otherwise, your hearts will deceive you and you will turn away to serve other gods and worship them.

He tends ashes. A deceived mind has lead him astray. It cannot be his life, nor can he say, "There's a lie in my right hand."

For if anyone thinks he is something when he is really nothing, he is only fooling himself.

This

Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?

Stop bringing useless offerings! Incense is detestable to me, as are your New Moons, Sabbaths, and calling of convocations. I cannot stand iniquity within a solemn assembly.

You said, "It is futile to serve God,' and, "What did we get out of it when we carried out his requirements and went about like mourners in the presence of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies?'

Their worship of me is empty, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'"

Their worship of me is worthless, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'

and by which you are also being saved if you hold firmly to the message I proclaimed to you unless, of course, your faith was worthless.

Did you suffer so much for nothing? (If it really was for nothing!)

General references

Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.

Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.

and if the Messiah has not been raised, then our message means nothing and your faith means nothing.

Now if we put bits into horses' mouths to make them obey us, we can guide their whole bodies as well.