One of the most prominent themes in James is human speech. While James mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues in James 1:19 and 1:26, he dedicated most of James 3 to the power of speech for good or for evil. He also pointed us to the help we need to harness our speech for good.
Once Jesus ascended on high, he sent the Father's promised Spirit to light up the church and empower her for her mission.
If a man makes a great claim about himself, he should be ready to present evidence to back up his claim. In John 5:17-47,...
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the might hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" (1 Peter 5:6).