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If anyone thinks that he is religious but does not restrain his… James 1:26

If anyone thinks that he is religious but does not restrain his tongue, he is deceiving himself, and his religion is worthless.
James 1:26 speaking
For all of us fall short in many ways. Anyone who never makes a mistake in speech has reached perfection and is able to control every part of his body.
James 3:2 blameless speaking body

Brethren, if anyone is detected committing a transgression, you who are spiritual must set him right in a spirit of gentleness. Meanwhile, you should take care so that you yourselves are not tempted.
Galatians 6:1 sin temptation desires
When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayer is detestable.
Proverbs 28:9 prayer obedience listening
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:18 sin righteousness reward
If anyone is rich in worldly possessions
and sees a brother in need
but refuses to open his heart,
how can the love of God abide in him?
1 John 3:17 money neighbor compassion
When someone sins and does any of the things that the Lord has forbidden, even if he does not realize he did it, he has still committed an offense and must bear his guilt.
Leviticus 5:17 sin law punishment
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter,
while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety protection
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all.
Colossians 4:5-6 gentleness wisdom speaking
The Lord then said, “Very well. All that he has is in your power. However, you may not lay a hand upon him.” So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.
Job 1:12 devil protection almighty
If your brother wrongs you, go and take up the matter with him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Matthew 18:15 sin speaking listening
One who gossips reveals secrets,
but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden.
Proverbs 11:13 reliability speaking gossip
A man’s ways may seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 21:2 righteousness judgment understanding
Preferable is the little that the righteous possess
than the great wealth of the wicked.
For the power of the wicked will be overcome,
but the Lord protects the righteous.
Psalm 37:16-17 sin money righteousness
Consequently, anyone united to Christ is a new creation. The old order has passed away. Behold, all has become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 creation Jesus rebirth
The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth,
and our toil adds nothing to it.
Proverbs 10:22 money blessing dependence
Jesus answered, “If it is possible! All things are possible for one who has faith.”
Mark 9:23 faith miracles healing
Anyone who has received my commandments
and observes them
is the one who loves me.
And whoever loves me
will be loved by my Father,
and I will love him
and reveal myself to him.
John 14:21 law love Father
The righteous is remembered with blessings,
but the name of the wicked fades away.
Proverbs 10:7 sin righteousness blessing
If he refuses to listen to them, report it to the Church. And if he refuses to listen to the Church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.
Matthew 18:17 church sin listening
It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior,
one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 peace patience self-control
Recognizing that laws are not designed for the upright. They are for the lawless and insubordinate, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and irreligious; they are for those who slay their fathers and mothers, for murderers, for those who are fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which has been entrusted to me.
1 Timothy 1:9-11 law sin sexuality
This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God:
every spirit that acknowledges
that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh
is from God,
and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus
is not from God.
This is the spirit of the Antichrist,
about whose coming you have been told,
and that it is already in the world.
1 John 4:2-3 Spirit Jesus acknowledging
Through the grace that God has bestowed upon me, I advise every one of you not to think of yourself too highly, but to regard yourself objectively, based on the measure of faith that God has granted.
Romans 12:3 grace faith mind
Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation.
Matthew 7:24 Word of God wisdom listening

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in uprightness, so that the man of God may be proficient and equipped for good work of every kind.