Booker T Washington, Psalm 64:3 Who whet their tongues like a sword and have aimed the arrows, even bitter words, that they may shoot in secret at the innocent. Ezra WuestWho is wise and well informed among you? Peter uses anastrophe to encourage the saints "keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good (agathos) behavior (anastrophe) in Christ will be put to shame." Any Christian can ask for the grace needed, for God gives good gifts (James 1:17) and gives them generously (James 1:5). Be not many teachers Let no more of you take this upon you than God thrusts out; seeing it is so hard not to offend in speaking much. And yet, everyone still stumbles. Ronald Blue -A truly wise person does not seek glory or gain; he is gracious and giving. A dispositiondescribed as bitterleaves one's heart with an unpleasant sensation, as our tastebuds react to a bitter substance in the mouth. Gold is anothers, wisdom is our own; gold is for the body and time, wisdom for the soul and eternity. Though carefully fashioned, it crumbled to pieces beneath the weight of the giant beast. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. There are only twelve of them, but they work. JDB. (BDAG) The only other 2 uses of damazoare in James 3:7,8 to "tame the tongue." And Paul's teaching was so very decisive for Luther. This entire chapter is a "self-contained section dealing with the bridling of the tongue," 1 and fitting exactly into James' overall theme of "perfection" (see introduction). 2 Corinthians All rights reserved), One careless word can be a spark BBE James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire; it is the power of evil placed in our bodies, making all the body unclean, putting the wheel of life on fire, and getting its fire from hell. b. Why aren't we like that wise old bird? If the flesh is reigning, then out comes bitter water. By Gods grace, no. As a moth gnaws a garment, so jealousy consumes a man. And give little thought to the things you say! NLT James 3:9 Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. In short not just feelings but actions! NLT James 3:14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don't cover up the truth with boasting and lying. So when Julius Caesar led his ThirteenthLegion across the Rubicon River and into Italy in 49bc, it was an act of treason. Instead of helping, his well-meaning companion only served to undermine his friend with his words (v. 27). Ask God for that kind of wisdom. 35:20; Ps. It happens when Christians utter words that fall short of the standard God expects. "A lying tongue is but for a moment" (Proverbs 12:19). "If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest" (Proverbs 29:9). 5:22; Matt. By such a vigorous address to this area of human behavior, in which the totality of all mankind is revealed as transgressors, either in small or in great degree . Apt words come from a heart that is governed by God. 1. Those strong words remind us how damaging unguarded words can be to those around us. Your tongue need not be "set on fire of hell" (James 3:6). It amounts to nothing in the light of eternity! Jonah KJV James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? "Commentary on James 3". (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James). "Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister" (Proverbs 7:4). John 3:1-3. It is not the modern concept of gentleness or meekness which associates a touch of passivity and weakness with these words! The idea is something that is emitted since venom is ejected or emitted from a serpent's fangs. 3 or 9 vols, London, 1822-1826 . James is saying, "I am about to tell you the nature of true wisdom; treasure this." NLT James 3:10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness- There is no Greekword for seed in Greek. . 1:7; Mic. Does your mouth spew grumbling and complaints? Yes, better than he knows himself. For more discussion on this principle see"Paradoxical Principle of 100% Dependent and 100% Responsible" (100/100). Zephaniah There she heard a lady talking to them, in Chinese, about someone to whom little children came. 1:21+; Jas. 16:5-7). To a large extent, we are known by the way we talk. James Russell Lowell, The tongue is the ambassador of the heart. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell (James 3:6). James 3:7 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. The wisdom which displays itself in bitterness (and alas, brethren, in the history of the church of Christ, how often has fancied wisdom displayed itself in bitterness! Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. (3) Be the . Selah. They had speakers who didn't do and doers who didn't speak. If he is a true believer, he will possess his Lord's own wisdom, and that wisdom will manifest itself in righteous, selfless, and peaceful living. It is found only twice in the New Testament. Glukus in the NT -fresh(2), sweet(2). Louw-Nida says it means "pertaining to being gracious and forbearing." ", Is tamedhas been tamed(1150) see below ondamazo. None are absolutely freed and exempted from sinning (1 John 1:8; Proverbs 20:9).Well, then (1) Walk with more caution; you carry a sinning heart about you. Gilbert. (GENTLENESS)Humility is the character trait underlying the Christian behavior described in the entire letter; this is the trait to cultivate if one would take James's teaching deeply into one's life (cf James 1:21+). 3:13; So James gives us a practical description of a person who is wise and understanding -- he demonstrates it by his good behavior and gentleness. When a person is concerned about demoting others, understand he is also concerned with the promotion of himself. Unless we douse it with confession and repentance, it will eventually consume us. "According to his Doom: He would have spoke, ASV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace. In its only pre-New Testament occurrences (in Aristotle), eritheia refers to the selfish ambition, the narrow partisan zeal of factional, greedy politicians, so this word may also conveythe notion of rivalry, party-spirit, or factiousness. What makes that ground so level? The prescription James offers is to seek the wisdom from above. He said that with the tongue we bless our God who created us, but we also curse those whom He has created (v.9). James warns that such so-called wisdom is not from God, but rather is earthly and unspiritual (v. 15). It comes from a rebirth of our hearts and spirit to a life truly taken captive by God. "A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof" (Proverbs 21:22). Pikros is used here to describe jealousy as bitter. b. James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs? (Author Unknown), LIFE APPLICATION - EXCUSES FOR SPEAKING YOUR MIND. GNT James 3:10 . A cruel word may wreck a life. Only God can turn bitter water sweet. That's why many nonbelievers do not take the gospel message seriously. Discretion of speech is better than eloquence with words. (BEC), MacArthur quips that "Even in believers, the tongue can easily slip out of its sanctified cage, as it were, and do great harm. "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips" (Proverbs 27:2). But unbelievers have no defense against his demonic input! Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (Mt 10:42)And let not any poor, and ignorant, and uninfluential Christian think that from the narrowness of his sphere he cannot be full of mercy and good fruits. The Lords mode of reckoning is not like mans. 1:5; Jas. And the fruit of this supernaturally enabledgood behavioris gentleness one aspect of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23+), which further supports the premise that theonly way to daily obey the command to "let him show"is by daily dependence on the Spirit. Guzik -A woman once came to John Wesley and said she knew what her talent was and she said, I think my talent from God is to speak my mind. Wesley replied, I dont think God would mind if you buried that talent. Speaking forth everything that comes to mind is unwise, poisonous speech. 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. Wuest Out of the same mouth there proceeds eulogies and cursings. Phillips Have you ever seen a fig-tree with a crop of olives, or seen figs growing on a vine? And so James issues a command inaorist imperativewhich means "Do this now!" "Selfishness" seems to be the best translation or "self-interest," which terms bring out the personal motive of the heart. If the tongue is inconsistent, there is something radically wrong with the heart. Zechariah CSB James 3:8 but no man can tame the tongue. But no legislation eliminates prejudice in the heart. GWN James 3:8 Yet, no one can tame the tongue. only from You. 10:9+; Rev. It spawns a society whose watchwords are "Do your own thing," "Have it your way," and "Look out for number one." b. When man sinned in Eden, the likeness to God was severely marred but not lost. I liked him well enough till I had read abler works and . CSB James 3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't brag and deny the truth. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men (TO WHOM CURSING COMES NATURALLY)? Titus 3:2 sounds a similar note: "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.". But ultimately, their minds are set on themselves, & the things they want are really just offerings to the false god of self. (Mt.12:34-37), If your tongue is under Gods control, you will take what you say seriously andyour whole body will be under His discipline. (Romans 15:5-6), Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3 ). James 3:9. Prejudices soon become well-established weeds with deep taproots. A wise person is tender and full of mercy and sympathy. It is "to know how to do, to be able to do, to be capable of doing. (Ps 58:3-4), Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, O worker of deceit. "The poor useth entreaties" (Proverbs 18:23). "A whisperer separateth chief friends" (Proverbs 16:28). These things ought not to be this way - Vine says literally "it is not befitting, these things so to be." Believers should not only refrain from cursing but also bless those who curse and persecute them (Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14). There is iniquity of all shapes and sizes in these various venues (just another reason I have "fasted from news" for over 2 years, and have subscribed to Vidangel to filter the gratuitous sex, blasphemy of Jesus' great Name and a sewer of curse words). Lenski comments, "Nothing stronger was ever said about the tongue.". It is that temper of spirit which at all times says, "Yes, Lord, Thou knowest best." Colossians Pseudomai means means to tell a falsehood, attempt to deceive by lying, to speak falsely or deceitfully. Am I trying to advance my own status or position in the church? NJB James 3:6 The tongue is a flame too. See "Tongue Control"), Barton -No person can tame the tongue, but Christ can. In contrast to the wisdom of fools, Paul exhorts believers at Rome to bewisein a godly sense, wise about spiritual truth and how to live in an evil world opposed to God (Ro 16:19+), referring to God Himself aswise. Ungodly wisdom has the same "hellish" source as an ungodly tongue "which is set on fire from hell.". Gentle(1933)(epieikesfromep= upon - intensifies meaning+eiks= fair, equitable) is a Greek word that is difficult to translate. For "in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise" (Proverbs 10:19). Is it wise to be selfishly ambitiousand then brag about what your ambition brings you? APPLY THE WORD -It is easy to turn to smart friends to solve problems or to rely on our own know-how. 1:6; Zeph. As persons we can communicate with one another with words -- something animals cannot do. Such behavior is unthinkable to the wise Christian. Unfortunately, there are people that creep into the church and do this among God's people in order to have their way in the church. 16:13; 1 Chr. Speaking without thinking is like shooting without taking aim. Now are you really confused? Good judgment often requires that we perform counter-intuitive acts of unselfishness that reflect Jesus life in us. The Eighteen Benedictions,a liturgical formula used daily by righteous Jews, concluded each of its parts with the blessing of God." (Ibid). Before you jump into any doctrinal dispute, ask first, How important is this issue in light of Gods glory and this persons spiritual wellbeing? Also, keep in mind how difficult it is for you to change your mind on an issue! 9:8; Jer. 111:10). The true wisdom produces right relationships. "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom " (Proverbs 3:13-18). Washington Irving. James used other vivid analogies to illustrate the enormous power of this little member of the body. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). So the parents appealed to the clothing and slide manufacturers to correct the problems that led to the death of their daughter. To compromise with wrong, to seek for quietness by the sacrifice of righteousness, is not to secure peace, but to make it impossible. Gehennawas a maggot infested, foul, forbidding place where the fire, smoke, and stench never ceased. I never forget and seldom forgive. (Psalm 140:3). (Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword. To put failure behind you, face up to it. YLT James 3:8 and the tongue no one of men is able to subdue, it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. . One writer has "claiming to be wise when in truth one is foolish" and another"your profession therefore is a lie." Wuest This wisdom is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual [having to do with the natural, physical existence as over against the spiritual world of the supernatural], demonic; f. NET James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic. 2 Kings There are those who think that it is clever never to make one's mind up about anything. In a single day "Set a watch, 0 LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips" (Ps. By:Keila Ochoa(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. "Wisdom hath builded her house " (Proverbs 9:1-5). Jeremy Collier, There is no solid wisdom but in true piety. Ruth A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, The NIV has an excellent, straight-forward rendering stating that "Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Or after we've spoken harsh words to the kids. 5:5; Jas. With never a word left out, Are you living wisely before a foolish world? It is a divine endowment and not a human acquisition.Therefore we Christians, who have accepted Christ as our Savior and who have the Holy Spirit indwelling us, are the only ones who can say that we are wisenot of ourselves, but because of the presence of God within us. He thought that he was wise and that he was defending the truth, but he was not displaying godly wisdom because he was not peaceable. NET James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. We have all kinds of devices to help us communicate. It is a restless (undisciplined, irreconcilable) evil, full of deadly poison. We need to guard our lips, making David's prayer in Psalm 19:14 our daily prayer: "Let the words of my mouth and the medication of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer." . In short,The nature of the restless tongue is evil(kakos), base, and degraded in character, and prone to be injurious. We might be inclined to throw up our hands and cry "Which is it James? "Company not with him that openeth wide his lips" (Proverbs 20:19). KJV James 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. "A worthless witness mocketh at justice" (Proverbs 19:28). (1 Pe 3:9+), Curse(accursed) (2671)(katarafromkat= down, against [intensifies meaning] +ara= a curse) means a malediction (literally to speak evil), imprecation (calling down a curse) on these men. 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. Reprinted by permission. It is ironic that James uses gentleness as a fruit of godly wisdombecause the Greeks, who prized philosophical worldly wisdom (1 Cor 1:22), despised gentleness which they considered a weakness. In other words, it is focusing on our motives. 1:10; Ezek. Adrian Rogers -Watch the words of your mouth. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. KJV James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. He sings just like an angel!" C. H. Spurgeon, Tongues are more terrible instruments than can be made with hammers and anvils, and the evil which they inflict cuts deeper and spreads wider. (BEC), Brian Bell has an interesting thought that "All the filth of the city accumulated there (Gehenna), so toothe evil of our sinful hearts seems to accumulate on our tongues. To leave the crowd impressed, WuestAnd the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. 9:45; Mk. It is a restless evil and full of deadly poison- Notice the two reasons the tongue is so dangerous - (1) it never rests and (2) it is deadly. 2:19 = it is evil and bitter For you to forsake the LORD your God; Jer. Reprinted by permission. Hold oer my being absolute sway! "The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook" (Proverbs 18:4). 1 Corinthians This vice-president made no comment at the time. "A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin" (Proverbs 26:28). By:Dave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues ( v. 1-12 ). When we are filled with the Spirit and under His control our speech will most likely be "fresh water," that which honors God. He talks of prayer, of repentance, of faith, and of the new birth; but he knows but only to talk of them. If you have genuine faith and genuine heavenly wisdom, both will show forth in how you live! JAMES 3:6Does the course of nature refer to reincarnation? 4 Look! "Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool" (Proverbs 19:1). When eulogeo is used by men toward men it means to speak well of with praise and thanksgiving (English "Eulogy" = an address in praise for one deceased ). James 3:6, Today's Scripture & Insight: James 3:112, It wasnt as simple as just crossing another river. defiles the whole body (James 3:6). "A liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue" (Proverbs 17:4). James 1:5. Every time Susan opens her mouth, it sounds like the blare of an ambulance siren. Does the fig tree bear olives? (Pr 10:31) The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. Courson -Come to terms with the fact that if your words are bitter, it's because your heart is bitter. 34:1214). David and his men were hiding from Saul in a cave when Saul entered (1Sam. The wisdom controlling the tongue (James 3:1318) 23:15; Matt. The tongue is the sum total of iniquity/sin, where "sum total" is defined as the whole amount of something taken into consideration, especially that which cannot be calculated numerically. Promote health with wise words (Proverbs 12:18). It belongs to this world. Utley -True wisdom is known by its deeds. Its actual chemical composition remains a mystery. And watch each word I say. CSB James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire. Do Christians speak with the tongues of angels? Given our natural tendency to get into trouble with our tongues, what can we do to control them? KJV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. But - Term of contrast. There is a kind of cruel wisdom which takes a delight in hurting others with clever but cutting words. Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. (EBC). Reprinted by permission. The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. Both captains were aware of the other ship's presence and could have taken evasive action to avert the collision. "The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way" (Proverbs 14:8). (Pr 10:19) When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. The more he saw, the less he spoke; NIV James 3:15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. KJV James 3:7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: ESV James 3:7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind. My untamed tongue corrupts me. The coals of jealousy quickly become a raging fire that will burn us severely. The rock from which they sprang determined the quality of the water, such as at Elim or conversely at Marah. Zodhiates. 8:16. God can use our tongues to direct others into the way of life, and to delight them in the trials of life. NAB James 3:8 but no human being can tame the tongue. (1 Cor 2:16+)So if you say you are wise and understanding, let's see it in your actions and attitude. The show window of the Christian is most important. James pictures the tongue as a death bringing king cobra always ready to strike. My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. (Holman New Testament Commentary), Osborne on set on fire by hell - "..would mean the tongue becomes a tool of Satan to destroy the individual and the church. God forbid that it should be so! Anon. Contemporary wisdom says that people should assert themselves and say what they really feel; speak out, rather than stifle. Thoughts from Don Anderson on James 3:6 (source). James 3:10. Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? From above(509)(anothenfromano= above, upward, up +suffix"-then" = from) literally means from above with a secondary meaning of again. 4:8; Jas. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. It can be smooth as butter or as sharp as a knife. Some writers think first pure implies a progression of qualities of godly wisdom. The Industrial Court ruled in the case of a secretary who was fired because she sent e-mail from the office computer to several friends, griping about her superiors. NRS James 3:11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. For every word in Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, 125 lives were lost in World War II. Morse pointed out that dictionary publishers dont invent words or decide the meanings that words will have. (Pr 2:6). Who teaches us how to GROW TALLER THROUGH TESTING. There is a power of selfishness We must know what our position is in Christ; we must reckon, or count, upon it as being true because it is true; and we must yield ourselves completely to Christ (see vv. 5:30; Matt. The idea seems to be thatthe tongue's evil effects can extend beyond the individual to affect everything in a person's sphere ("wheel") of influence. Spurgeon's Bible Commentary James 4 James 4:1-17 1 From whence come wars and fightingsa among you? To Jesus Christ, wisdom was that practical understanding of the mind of God, that entire sympathy with His will and purpose, which enabled men to walk in His ways and do His will "on earth as it is in heaven."" Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:8 God's First Words to the First Sinner Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:9-12 Man's Readiness to Invent Excuse for Sin Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:9-12 Christ the Conqueror of Satan Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:15 Christ the Conqueror of Satan Charles Haddon Spurgeon Genesis 3:16 James has already implied that the tongue holds sway over the whole body (James 3:2+). The term occurs about 40 times in the Septuagint (Lxx)(e.g., Ruth 1:20; Habakkuk 1:6). The new believer was surprised. ", This person behind the curtain reminds me of a problem we as Christians experience today. Adoniram Judson. The temporal contrast between heaven as eternal and earth as temporal (intimated in 1 Corinthians 15:40) is illustrated in 2 Corinthians 5:1 (our earthly house [our body]). You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. From strife and enmity; What comes out of our mouths shows us how much we need Gods help. in earth (epigein), and. 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