James 3:1

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Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.

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  • Matt 23:13 : 13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those entering to go in.
  • 2 Tim 1:11 : 11 For this purpose, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
  • 1 Pet 5:3 : 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
  • Matt 23:8-9 : 8 But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.
  • Luke 12:47-48 : 47 That servant who knew his master’s will and did not prepare or act according to his will, will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who did not know and did things deserving of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
  • 1 Cor 11:29-32 : 29 For the one who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 32 Nevertheless, when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
  • 1 Cor 12:28 : 28 And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues.
  • 2 Cor 5:10 : 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
  • Eph 4:11 : 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers,
  • 1 Tim 1:7 : 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.
  • 1 Tim 2:7 : 7 For this purpose, I was appointed as a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
  • Mal 2:12 : 12 The Lord will cut off from the tents of Jacob anyone who does this—any one who is alert and responsive—but still presents an offering to the Lord of Hosts.
  • 1 Cor 4:2-5 : 2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful. 3 But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 I am not aware of anything against myself, but that does not make me innocent. The one who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore, do not judge anything before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will disclose the motives of hearts. At that time, each person will receive praise from God.
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  • Matt 7:1-2 : 1 Do not judge, so that you will not be judged. 2 For with the standard you use to judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
  • Matt 9:11 : 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, 'Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?'
  • Matt 10:24 : 24 A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a servant above the master.
  • Luke 6:37 : 37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
  • Lev 10:3 : 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, 'This is what the LORD has said: I will be shown as holy to those who draw near me, and I will be honored in the sight of all the people.' And Aaron remained silent.
  • Ezek 3:17-18 : 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them warning from Me. 18 If I say to a wicked person, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn him to turn from his wicked ways to save his life, that wicked person will die in his sin, but I will hold you accountable for his blood.
  • Ezek 33:7-9 : 7 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. So hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 9 But if you do warn the wicked person to turn from their ways and they do not do so, they will die for their sin, but you will have saved yourself.
  • Acts 13:1 : 1 In the church that was at Antioch, there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul.
  • Acts 20:26-27 : 26 Therefore, I testify to you today that I am innocent of the blood of everyone. 27 For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole plan of God.
  • Rom 2:20-21 : 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the form of knowledge and truth— 21 You then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?
  • Luke 16:2 : 2 So he called him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you can no longer be manager.'
  • John 3:10 : 10 Jesus replied, 'You are a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?

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  • Jas 3:2-3
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    2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.

    3Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well.

  • Jas 1:16
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    16Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters.

  • Jas 1:19
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    19My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

  • Jas 5:12
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    12Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or earth or any other oath. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No,’ so that you may not fall under judgment.

  • 1 Cor 11:31-32
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    31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under judgment.

    32Nevertheless, when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.

  • Jas 5:9
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    9Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

  • 1 Tim 6:1-3
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    1All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

    2Those who have believing masters should not disregard them because they are brothers; instead, they should serve them even more, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

    3If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • 1 Tim 3:6
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    6He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.

  • Jas 3:9-10
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    9With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.

    10Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way.

  • Matt 23:10
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    10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ.

  • Jas 4:11-12
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    11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

    12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

  • 1 Cor 4:6
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    6Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • Matt 7:1
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    1Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.

  • 1 Tim 1:7
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    7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.

  • Eph 6:9
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    9And masters, treat your slaves in the same way, without threatening them, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

  • Matt 12:36-37
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    36I tell you, on the Day of Judgment, people will give an account for every idle word they speak.

    37For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

  • 1 Thess 5:12
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    12Now we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord, and who instruct you.

  • Jas 1:22
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    22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

  • 1 Tim 5:1
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    1Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but appeal to him as you would to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

  • Jas 3:13
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    13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

  • 1 Cor 14:20
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    20Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in regard to evil, but in your thinking be mature.

  • Jas 2:12
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    12Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

  • Jas 2:4
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    4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

  • Matt 23:8
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    8But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

  • Eccl 7:21
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    21Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

  • Heb 5:11
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    11We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you have become dull in hearing.

  • 2 Cor 2:17
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    17For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.

  • 1 Thess 4:6
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    6And that no one transgresses or defrauds their brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger of all these things, as we have forewarned and solemnly testified to you.

  • 1 Tim 5:19-20
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    19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

    20Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

  • Luke 6:40
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    40The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.

  • Prov 30:10
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    10Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will be found guilty.

  • Gal 6:1
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    1Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit. Watch yourself, so that you too might not be tempted.

  • Rom 14:13
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    13Therefore, let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

  • Col 4:1
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    1Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • 1 Pet 5:3
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    3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
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    15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Luke 12:48
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    48But the one who did not know and did things deserving of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.

  • Jas 5:19
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    19My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back,

  • Jude 1:17
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    17But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Tim 2:14
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    14Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

  • Heb 13:17
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    17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.