1. Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment,
2. for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole body.
3. Now when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we also guide the whole animal.
4. And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.