This is an essay on the book of James 3:1-12 – The Destruction of the Tongue: Since the tongue can defile the whole body and destroy lives: What can you do to control your tongue so you will not incur the judgment of God? Where does a destructive tongue come from, and what is the cure? Include a brief bio. of the author and how the subject fits in with the author’s intended meaning for the epistle. Explain the author’s theme of the subject and passage of scripture you select: What did it mean then, what is the timeless truth taught, and how does it apply today.