Theme: In this passage, James reminds us that God cannot use tongues that are not pure.

Theme: In this passage, James reminds us that God cannot use tongues that are not pure.

Theme: In this passage, James distinguishes 'worldly wisdom' from 'wisdom from above'.

Theme: The cause of conflicts without is the presence of inordinate passions within.

Theme: Real joy is to be found in giving our lives for each other as Jesus gave Himself for us.

Theme: Effective spiritual mentoring is like a father/son relationship.

Theme: Timothy and Epaphroditus model for us the essential characteristics of effective servants of Christ.