The proliferation of tongues has continued down the centuries so that now, according to the Wycliffe Bible Translators International Linguistic Center in Dallas, Texas, there are more than five thousand language groups known to exist in the world. In this context the moral character is clearly evil. Wuest It is a restless, unstable evil, full of lethal poison. Then your lives will be an example of the humility that is born of true wisdom. Anon. THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE ITS HISTORY AND WORK. That is of course a rhetorical question. 3 or 9 vols, London, 1822-1826 . 1 Timothy For I cannot think that you speak these things of ill-will, but because it is even so as you say. I will give you a further discovery of him. A few words spoken in anger can destroy a relationship that took years to build. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue(damazo) him. It was the natural fruit of their bitter zeal and party spirit. My neighbor may be blessed. That is the real meaning of the word in the original Greek, katakauchsthe. They hear emotion. 7 The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding. By:Anne Cetas(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. "He that refraineth his lips doeth wisely" (Proverbs 10:19). We train. J D Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. We might refer to the speaker behind the scenes as one who didnt practice what he preached.. Confess and remove unedifying words from your vocabulary regularly. "A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth" (Proverbs 18:20). (Ro 3:13-14+TLB). Burdick observes that "James shifts almost unnoticeably from discussing the power of the tongue (James 3:3-6) to a discussion of its perversity (James 3:7-12). , , . It will remain to be contemplated through eternity If it has been a useless life, it can never be improved. A hole or opening from which a spring of water issues (James 3:11)" (Zodhiates), Ope in the Septuagint (Lxx)- Ex33:22; Jdg. "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish" (Proverbs 19:9). Can others see Jesus in you because of the gentleness and wisdom with which you conduct your life? "Yes," she replied, "she was talking about the missionary who lives in our village." "Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince" (Proverbs 17:7). James askstwo sets of rhetorical questions (James 3:11-12)as a means of explaining andillustrating how unnatural it is for cursing and blessing to come out of the same mouth of a born again believer (James 3:9-10). As Steven Cole says "If we all would seek to live by these seven qualities of godly wisdom, personal conflicts would be greatly minimized and harmonious relationships would blossom and grow. A. W. Tozer, It is a fact that those whose lives are daily being conformed to the Word and purposes of God will be given the ability to see issues more plainly. Those words are not meant to be heard by the senior officers." Used in the Nestle-Aland text is James 1:8+of the doubting man who is unstable in all areas of lifeand here in James 3:8, describing the tongue as incapable of restraint. It is considerate, submissive, full of mercy, and good fruit, impartial and sincere (v. 17). James is not saying so much that you are tostop speakinglies, but that you are to stopliving a lie, for your conduct which should be "good" is "evil" and this is in effect a "lie" about who you are professing to be. Jesus Himselfdeclared "I am gentle (related wordpraus) and humble in heart." (THIS IS AMAZING - HE DID NOT HAVE THE INDWELLING SPIRIT BUT GOD TELLS HIM HE MUST MASTER IT - SOMEHOW THE SPIRIT WOULD HAVE GIVEN THE POWER NECESSARY HAD HE WANTED TO "KILL SIN") Cain told Abel his brother. As we fill our hearts with God's Word, and yield to the Holy Spirit, He can use us to bring delight to others, and we will be refreshing fountains and trees. Jesus said that our words come from our heart (Matt. "He that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief" (Proverbs 17:20). Forgive us for speaking destructively to fellow Christians, and teach us to use wise words that can encourage and build their walk with You. He simply won't stop!" NIV James 3:16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. MacArthur -Hell is Satan's place, prepared for him and his demons (Matt. 2:5; Jas. By image they meant a person's physical and intellectual nature; by likeness they meant a person's moral being. (Sermon), But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.Matthew 15:18, The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. GWN James 3:11 Do clean and polluted water flow out of the same spring? The show window is important, but the storehouse is even more so. ByDave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. 12:34). As we draw on Gods wisdom through His Word, we can smother the sparks of dissension and instead speak words of peace. ASV James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Instead of promoting harmony, this "wisdom" causes disruption and unruliness; instead of creating closer fellowship among the members, it destroys it. ESV James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Society pays the price for this twisted thinking at all levels, for it always leads to confusion and every evil thing (v.16). William S. Plumer, Wisdom is the knowledge which sees into the heart of things, which knows them as they really are. John Phillips adds that "the negative accentuates the positive. Lets echo the prayer of the hymn by Frances Havergal: Take my lips and let them be filled with messages for Thee. By:David H. Roper(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. It took us two days to discover the rotting potatoes hidden in a bin out of view! The little cup barely affords a draught to the traveller, and yet, because it fails not, what a multitude of weary wayfarers does it refresh and invigorate, generation after generation; and how green and beautiful the little rill that trickles from it keeps a long stretch of the mountain-side! ESV James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. With words that soothe and heal and mend. They had speakers who didn't do and doers who didn't speak. In short,the entire unrighteous world system can find expression through the tongue. Zodhiates. wisdom Exalt her, and she will promote thee " (Proverbs 4:5-9). Commentary on James 3:1-12 (Read James 3:1-12) We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. Mt. In it the warrior cries out bitterly. When the listener could stand it no longer, he got up and slipped out a They bless with their mouth, But inwardly they curse. "A wise man maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1). Their ruler summoned them to grant them one wish. Although their need for food was legitimate, their way of expressing the need was not (v.3). But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.". When someone gets bitter, they pierce themselves and build up or fasten together hate for someone else. Anon. 26:74-75) (Ibid). 4 When Christ, [who is] our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. The impact of Caesars decision was irreversible, generating years of civil war before Romes great general became absolute ruler. The tongue cannot be tamed by man, but it can be tamed by God. "The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance" (Proverbs 25:23). (Ibid). Reprinted by permission. In the corridor he met a friend who asked, "Has he finished yet?" GNT James 3:13 ; . Where can wisdom be found? ), Stulac explains James' question "For those who do not care about true wisdom but only want the status of being thought wise, the question is a challenge; James's answer will expose them for what they are. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. Hosea "Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right" (Proverbs 16:13). 1:17). A Christian who makes the greatest impact on a watching world, and who furthers the cause of Christ, is one whose. This Christlike attitude lines up with the absence of spiritual competition James called for in his epistle (James 3:14-17). NKJ James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. (James 3:13-18 Wisdom for Harmonious Relationships). KJV James 3:11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? Mattoon -When God's wisdom is at work, there is a sense of humility and submission. (LAC), NOTE -The typical weekday Amidah actually consists of nineteen blessings, though it originally had eighteen (hence the alternative nameShemoneh Esreh, meaning "Eighteen"). Acts lives and transform them into Your likeness. He will give us increasing power to monitor and control what we say. 1:3; Zech. Psalm 141:3, When Bernard Baruch was an ambitious young businessman, he asked the wealthy J. P. Morgan to partner with him in a Texas sulfur mining venture. ), Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Instead of creating the kind of verbal Greek fire that can destroy relationships, families, and churches, lets yield our tongue to the Holy Spirits control and allow our words to glorify the Lord. Have Thine own way, Lord! Words are our thoughts going public! 3:1-7), the apostle Peter cites from Psalm 34, He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it (1 Pet. By the constituents of the water a judgment can be made as to its source. Bitter waters were made sweet at Marah when a divinely revealed tree was cast into them (Exod. Moses records For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. "He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass" (Proverbs 16:30). The apostle James said that cursing is out of place in a Christians lifelike salt water in a freshwater spring or olives on a fig tree (Jas. It was used of those versed in the sea, skilled in the building craft, or expert in evil. ESV James 3:8 but no human being can tame the tongue. That would only be to do mischief; but pure minds may be stirred as much as you please, and the more the better. According to company president John M. Morse, protesters demanded that a specific word be deleted because it is derogatory and offensive. Geologists had given the project a favorable report, but there was still some risk. 5:21; Dan. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44,47,48). And is set on fire by hell- Not Hades (the temporary holding place), but Gehenna, the everlasting place of all evil demons and humans. False wisdom does not recognize God's sovereignty, God's will, or God's truth. (Thru The Bible with J. Vernon McGee), Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge" (Proverbs 15:7). To put failure behind you, face up to it. 2:26; Jas. When the person is boastful, he wants to be glorified. Enduring them makes our faith and relationship with our Savior all . But grant my life may ring so true Speiro is used figuratively to describe the sowing of the "seed" of the Word of God, the Gospel (="the word of the kingdom" -Mt13:19, cpMk 4:1415,16,18), "the ideas and precepts that have been implanted like seed in their hearts, ie, received in their hearts (Mk 4:18)." Will be reflective of Your grace; If the Holy Spirit is on the throne, then out of our innermost being flows that river of living water of which the Lord Himself spoke (John 7:37-39+)." One Man has been shown us by God, in Whom His ideal of man was embodied; and He, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, threatened not, but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: (1 Peter 2:23+)He for those who nailed Him to the tree prayed, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Lk 23:34+) The worlds spirit of wrath, then, must be folly; whilst than a spirit of meekness (gentleness)like His (JESUS), in the midst of controversy, oppositions, trials of whatever kind, there can be no surer evidence that Jesus is made of God to His people wisdom.(Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added), Zodhiates -When everything goes wrong and troubles abound and the Christian can still go about his duties in life without revolting against God, against Wisdom, then he is possessed with this wonderful meekness of wisdom. For those who honestly aspire to being wise, the question is an invitation; James's answer will divulge the way to attain their aspirations. The metaphorof speech (tongue) as fire is found in Proverbs Proverbs 16:27 A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire. He expects discipline to be happening in the life of a Christian. That's right! He was an apostle, and he was the Lord's brother, yet he mentions not these greater things, but he takes the lowly title, in which, no doubt, he felt the highest honor, and calls himself "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ." Few people recognize the sinister capabilities of the tongue. 21:11; Rom. Beware! Notice that "zeal" is related to fire (to be hot, to boil), so if the fire (zeal) burns under control, the results are good and God honoring. Henry Law, The next best thing to being wise is to live in a circle of those who are. If you are always stirring up controversy over petty issues, you are not acting with godly wisdom. Lord, make me conscious today of the words I choose and the way I use them. "Get wisdom Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get. My grandmother didnt realize it until she got home. 12:5; Jas. No, and you can't draw fresh water from a salty spring. All rights reserved). This wisdom is not that which comes down from above- This wisdom is the "counterfeit" wisdom. 1. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason, the saying goes. The challenge to the wise to show his wisdom (James 3:13) By 1987, it had sold more than any other copyrighted book in publishing history! "A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul" (Proverbs 18:7). Within days of their miraculous deliverance, they were complaining (Ex. NET James 3:11 A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it? (1 Cor 2:16+)So if you say you are wise and understanding, let's see it in your actions and attitude. Rather than building up our friends, our words can tear them down. Amplified has "The tongue is so constituted in our members." By:Jennifer Benson Schuldt(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. What is wrong with wanting revenge? (Norman Geisler - When Cultists Ask), He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. James wants us to apply godly wisdom to our personal lives and relationships.Is there peace in your home? But Hiss for Hiss return'd with forked Tongue This, I believe, comes through Scripture (ED: AND I WOULD ADD PRAYER, ESPECIALLY CORPORATE PRAYER ON CORPORATE MATTERS). Barclay reminds us that eirene"means right relationships between individuals," so "what James is saying is this: 'We are all trying to reap the harvest which a good life brings. c. The outcome of this wisdom (James 3:16) See how great a forest a little fire kindles! When a person is concerned about demoting others, understand he is also concerned with the promotion of himself. What an impact we would make in our society if all of us who profess to believe on Jesus would follow their example! 14). Francois Rochefoucauld, Wisdom is to the mind what health is to the body. And while James does not say anything about smoke, obviously fire is always accompanied by smoke and if you have every had a house fire that you were able to put out, you were still left with the ruinous effects of the smoke, so that everything smelled like smoke. All rights reserved). Anon. The spirit should be the governing principle, holding the whole nature under a firm and healthful sway. NKJ James 3:9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Burdick says this is "a way of saving that it comes from the devil." The Old Testament word for jealousy means "to burn or to inflame"an apt description of what goes on inside the person who allows jealousy to smolder. The spirit of man is in action here as well as the soul; but, alas, the grandeur of the capabilities of this constituent of our being only deepens the debasement; and the spirit made but a little lower than the angels of light, links itself with the lost angels of darkness. ", Hell(only use outside synoptic Gospelsall others spoken by the Lord Jesus)(Gehenna) (1067)(geennafrom Hebrewgay= valley +Hinnom) is literally thevalley of Hinnom, the ravine or valley southwest of Jerusalem where the refuse and filth, human excrement, bodies of dead animals, and bodies of criminals were cast and burned. So, in 1955, the Guinness brewing company decided that an official record was needed to pacify its customers. of maidens, to make subject to a husband, Il. (James 2:13+). James A Visit to the Harvest Field February 4, 2018 A Visit to the Harvest Field "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Choose Book of Bible to Study (Word Biblical Commentary). When there is a discrepancy between what we say and what we do, we create confusion in the minds of our audience. Thats why many nonbelievers do not take the gospel message seriously. Deeds is ergon which is used 12x in James, most concentrated in the discussion of faith and works (ergon) -Jas. He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. This is a sobering thought which we all do well to pause and ponder. Righteousness of God could be succinctly stated as all that God is, all that He commands, all that He demands, all that He approves, all that He provides through Christ. Job It is easier to look wise than to talk wisely. (James 1:27+) This would imply he also keeps himself unstained by his words which are a world of iniquity. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! We must get our "spiritual roots" deep into His Word. Who teaches us how to GROW TALLER THROUGH TESTING. It is followed by obedience to Gods Word. We say: Instead of making excuses for sounding off, we can exercise restraint and allow God's peace and wisdom to guide what we say. "In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride" (Proverbs 14:3). The Eighteen Benedictions,a liturgical formula used daily by righteous Jews, concluded each of its parts with the blessing of God." Gustafson, There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. And guard each word I say. Specifically, that what one does (or says) proves what they really believe. 4:2+; Col. 3:12+; 2 Tim. The adjective suggests the picture of "some caged but unsubdued wild animal, ever pacing uneasily up and down its den." Eternity is long! By:Bill Crowder(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Similarly, when gossip reaches the ear of someone who will not repeat it, it dies. "Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise" (Proverbs 22:17). It follows that only believers can truly tame their tongue. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. GNT James 3:8 , , . Baker-1992 good set. The idea would be to be sensitive to other's needs and patient with them. John Phillips adds that "We were born with a nature that can do nothing right (Ro7:18+), and we have been born again, heirs to a nature that can do nothing wrong (1 Jn 3:9+). Reprinted by permission. So yespeople still reflect God's image, albeit badly marred by sin. (2 Cor 12:20, recall that in 1 Cor 3:3 Paul had characterized them as "still fleshly. One day she went to another village and followed some girls into a mission school. Clearly Paul was afraid that wisdom which was earthly, natural and demonic had crept into the Church at Corinth and potentially was wreaking havoc in the harmony of the body, resulting in disorder and every evil thing. He said to me, "Vernon, I hope you are going to be a genuine preacher and a genuine servant of God." 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