Or you could lead people horribly astray. As a disciple maker, you could make a huge impact for the kingdom of God. Think about what your tongue is capable of. If you look at your heart and find even a trace of desire for the glory and prestige that come through teaching and leading other people, take some time to let James’s warning sink in. Indeed, James even accused the tongue of being set on fire by hell! The tongue is untamable, James said, capable of diverting the direction of our lives, producing deadly poison, and “setting on fire the entire course of life” ( James 3:6). While we can speak truth and bring life to people, he warned that our words can also cause incredible damage. James gave us a terrifying warning about the power of the tongue. The Bible takes the role of a teacher very seriously, and so should we. Remember that you will be teaching people about the Bible and guiding them into godly living. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesusthe kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. Remember that God wants us to be cautious as we lead. You don’t need motivation you just want to be better equipped. You have a message that the church needs to hear, and you’re ready to teach anyone who will listen. He has also written the children’s books Halfway Herbert, Ronnie Wilson’s Gift, and The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village. Maybe you’ve always seen yourself as a leader. Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author Francis Chan is the bestselling author of Forgotten God and the host of the BASIC series.
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