Discussion Questions

Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}

1. How do you steer a big boat? How do you get a horse to change directions? How can what we say and how we say it affect our life?
   Takeaway

   The tongue is small, but it can affect our whole life.
2. What are some good things we can do with our words? What are some hurtful things we can do? Why do you think words are so powerful?
   Takeaway

   The tongue has great power to hurt or help others.
3. What does it mean to tame a dog? How would you try to tame your tongue? How can Jesus help us tame our tongues?
   Takeaway

   No one can tame the tongue—only Jesus can do that.
4. If we want to be wise, how will we use our tongues? Who gives us wisdom to do this?
   Takeaway

   Wise words praise God and build up others.

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