1. How have negative words that have been used of you shaped your life?
2. When have you used words that were damaging to someone else? What effect did these words have?
3. Read James 3:2-6. Why is it so important that we watch what we say? What do our words say about us?
4. Read James 3:7-12. Why is it so difficult to control the words that we use?
5. How can you begin to take responsibility for the words that you use?
6. What should you do once you find yourself using words that have hurt someone else?

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