Being Self-Controlled | Week 5

October 11, 2026

Series: Becoming

Book: James

Campus: Riverview

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Words can change the direction of a relationship, damage someone’s reputation, or give a person exactly what they needed to hear. And sometimes, what comes out of our mouths reveals more about us than we realize. In James 3, we see why controlling our speech is about more than avoiding gossip, anger, or careless comments. Our words are connected to what’s happening in our hearts. This message explores the power of words, why we say things we regret, and how real change begins when we stop only managing what we say and start paying attention to where it’s coming from.