This episode explores James 3, 1:19-27 and 4:12 to argue that God’s wisdom is authenticated when teachers—and every believer—bridle the tongue and use speech to build, not burn, the church. It emphasizes that teaching authority is a stewardship that will face stricter judgment, illustrated by the Gehenna-fire imagery of a reckless word igniting whole congregations. Drawing from the bit, rudder and spark metaphors, the message shows that disciplined speech steers listeners into obedience, guides them through life-storms and proclaims God’s “mega” grace. It highlights how bitter, self-promoting words expose earthly, even demonic, wisdom, while seven Spirit-given traits—pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, merciful, impartial and sincere—produce a harvest of righteousness. The call is clear: daily muzzle emails, texts and tweets, choosing blessing over cursing so that our words mirror the unchanging goodness of God and preserve the unity of his people.