# Small Fire, Big Forest (Thoughtful Witness) | What Is a Follower Of the Way? | Matt Summers

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Podcast: [Menlo Church Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/menlo-church-podcasts-570829)
Published: 2026-08-31T16:02:25+00:00
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James 3 is the most famous passage on the tongue. In an era of hot takes, cancel culture, and digital outrage, the "Thoughtful Witness" is rare. James describes the tongue as a "restless evil." A follower of Jesus is marked not just by what they say, but by what they refuse to say. We will contrast "Earthly Wisdom" (envy, selfish ambition) with "Wisdom from Above" (pure, peace-loving, considerate). Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us

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