James 3:13 - 4:4
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James 3:13 - 4:4 is a passage warning against the damaging effects of speech, specifically addressing teachers and their power to do harm. True wisdom involves understanding the importance of using our words for good, rather than for envy or self-seeking. The passage also touches on the issue of war, urging Christians to value peace and leave vengeance in the hands of God.
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