~ You don't know all the details, but to have something to talk about, you fill in your own. "A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it" (Proverbs 29:11). By:Dave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. How many times has some malicious person injected a bit of poison into the conversation, hoping it would spread and finally get to the person he or she wanted to hurt? A bit in a horses mouth can turn the animal to the right or to the left (v.3). And as Paul goes on to explain in the following context (of Ephesians 5:15-18), God pleasing and God glorifyingwisdomis revealed by godly living which is possible only in a person not be controlled by wine but continually controlled by the Holy Spirit (Eph 5:18+). It really isn't in me." (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. Max Anders onthe course of our life-A misused tongue may affect the cycle of life from birth onward! Disorder (contusion, tumult)(181)(akatastasiafromakatastatos[adjective]in turn froma= negative +kathistemi= set in order) means literally without order or stability and thus has a basic meaning of instability = an unsettled state of affairs, an upheaval, a state of violent group disturbance, a tumult, or unrest, especially in a political or social setting (riots, revolutions). In Hebrews 11:38 faithful saints of the past are said to have sought refuge from a hateful world in caves (op) of the earth, which were really just holes in the ground. In James 3:11 op refers to a smaller opening or hole from which a fountain or spring sends forth water. Besides, good men are ashamed of him; they can neither call him brother, nor friend; the very naming of him among them makes them blush, if they know him. Not tending to cause divisions or factions within a group. 3:11). Thus, the building of the Tower of Babel and a world capital city was begun. : Pass. (James 3:15, 16) (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added). He tears off the tissue of plausibilities (zeal for Gods glory, ardour on behalf of truth, and the like), in which an envenomed, arrogant, bigoted spirit often enwraps itself, and lays bare the moral deformity and defilementbitter envying and strife. We have not here the pleasant water of life (the image of the twelfth verse is perhaps still in the apostles mind), but bitter waters of hatred. Let my words bless You and others. Will be reflective of Your grace; No man can tame the tongue, he wrote. "The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom" (Proverbs 10:31). Do we feel burdened when others fail, or are we glad? Does your mouth spew grumbling and complaints? Every age of the world, and every condition of life, private or public, affords examples of this. Most of us would be amazed, if somebody were to follow us around with a tape recorder, and tape everything we say in entire day, and then reduce it to print, and make us read it back at the end of the day. We bless(present tense= indicating this is what one usually does) (2127)(eulogeofromeu= good +lgos= word) means speak good or well, to praise, to extol. It can be smooth as butter or as sharp as a knife. Amen. NIV James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. Browse all categories; New Books; Used Books ESV James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? It may leap upon the back of the prey or pin it down with its powerful claws. (2) Censure with the more tenderness; give every action the allowance of human frailty (Galatians 6:1). II. Wuest By means of it we eulogize the Lord, even the Father, and by means of it we curse men who have been made in the image of God. 15:19-20)." Your motives must be pure, or you are not acting with godly wisdom. We prefer to blame the world's problems on religious or political differences, but James says that the root problem is pride and self-centeredness. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,(Ephesians 1:3). Its never too late to begin growing in wisdom. On Listening GNT James 3:7 , . Elsewhere the rendering is natural, as in the contrast between the natural body and the spiritual body in 1 Cor. The answer will reveal not only your inner character but the spiritual condition of your soul." ASV James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, yield olives, or a vine figs? Psalm 52:2Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, O worker of deceit. What kind are you sowing? ASV James 3:10 out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. When James spoke of the "wisdom that is from above," he described it as "pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (3:17). ", Ron Blue -Small and influential, the tongue must be controlled; satanic and infectious, the tongue must be corralled; salty and inconsistent, the tongue must be cleansed. (Ibid), Paul has a description of the wretched condition of the tongue of the unsaved man in Romans 3, Their talk is foul and filthy like the stench from an open grave. We must let the wisdom of God check our thoughts before they leave our tongues. It refers to a quantity beyond what could or should be expected. While the truly wise set their minds on the things above, not on thing of the earth (Col 3:2), the earthly wise set their minds on earthly things (Phil 3:19). 24). As the Holy Spirit purifies our heart, he gives us self-control so that we will speak words that please God. 9:27). Just after his counsel to wives and husbands (1 Pet. So lets control our tongues. KJV James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. THOUGHT - Given that wisdom is from the heart and mind of our Heavenly Father, and is good and is perfect, we would all do well to frequent plead with God modeling our prayer on James 1:5+ "if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask (aiteoin thepresent tense- continually, as our habitual practice!) Phaedrus, The greatest wisdom on this earth is holiness. Words come from the physical brain which is why a stroke makes a person aphasic (unable to speak). Zephaniah The parts of our body. Reprinted by permission. 2:24). By the deeds that you do, by the words that you say; "He that uttereth a slander is a fool" (Proverbs 10:18). It is a great thing to be faithful in little things. "He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly" (Proverbs 26:24-26). Jeremiah A strong emphasis in Spurgeon's preaching was God's grace and sovereignty over man's helpless state. GWN James 3:15 That kind of wisdom doesn't come from above. Reprinted by permission. Morse pointed out that dictionary publishers dont invent words or decide the meanings that words will have. From strife and enmity; 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. 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)." James asks, "Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?" And reputations steal; "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape" (Proverbs 19:5). The heart of an unwise person carries an insatiable hunger to push himself or herself to the top. 10:1), and it is a requirement for elders in the local church (1 Ti3:3). 1. (Ibid), Barton adds that "Flames of hate, prejudice, slander, jealousy, and envy seem to come from the very lake of fire where Satan will be punished (see Revelation 20:10, 14-15), Kent Hughes -The uncontrolled tongue has a direct pipeline to Hell! KJV James 3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. (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. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil. Wisdom, we believe, is a synonym of Logs of the Word, and it refers to that perfection and eternity which is to be found only in God the Father, manifested to the world through His Son, the Lord Jesus, and existing in the world today only through His Holy Spirit. MEMORABLE INCIDENTS AND LETTERS. Notice that many of these passage describe gentleness as the virtue that should be exhibited by believers to other people and are thus good illustrations of "living wisely.". My words have an effect on others; they also have an effect on me. 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. He asked, Are these the best singers in your school? 1:15; Deut. GNT James 3:11 ; NLT James 3:11 Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? 10:10+, Glukus in the Septuagint -Jdg14:14; Jdg14:18; Ps19:10; Ps119:103; Pr16:21; Pr27:7; Eccl5:12; Eccl. Richard Sibbes, If we cannot be believed on our word, we are surely not to be trusted on our oath. Where zeal even regarding religion shows itself in unholy tempers like these, the fire of this zeal is fire from the bottomless pit. NRS James 3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. (Ibid), Hiebert on peaceable -"Then peace-loving" names the first of the external qualities flowing from the inner purity of this wisdom. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8). He is the very stain, reproach, and shame of religion, to all that know him; it can hardly have a good word in all that end of the town where he dwells, through him. God loves us with an ardent, intense affection that can deliver us from our foolishness if we yield ourselves to Him. (2 Cor 12:20, recall that in 1 Cor 3:3 Paul had characterized them as "still fleshly. Amen. Knowledge is not wisdom. (Faith, Love & Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James), Hiebert says be arrogant (katakauchaomai)"conveys the picture of gloating over another on the ground of assumed superiority. James used this same verb in James 4:4+ "makes himself an enemy of God." In other words, we are to sing a duet, the tongue and the heart are to be in tune. James, a servant of God and of the Lord . Hiebert adds that "The basic thought of eritheiaseems to be that of one who, for personal advantage, works to promote a definite cause in an unethical manner. In the intertestamental period, it came to be used symbolically as the place of divine punishment (cf. One of the tellers there was also a soloist in a church in downtown Nashville. The Lord Jesus said, "for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Mt12:34) -- what is in the heart will come out. Have Thine own way! James 3:16. 35 The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil. A dark piece of velvet best reveals the glory of the diamond. In Ephesians 4:3, he says that we are to be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Seek peace and pursue it with diligence! Philippians Christian: He is the son of one Say-well; he dwelt in Prating Row; and is known of all that are acquainted with him, by the name of Talkative in Prating Row; and notwithstanding his fine tongue, he is but a sorry fellow. ASV James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire: the world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the wheel of nature, and is set on fire by hell. "As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely" (Proverbs 25:14). Phillips translates it, "It is an evil always liable to break out." (James 3 Commentary). "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones" (Proverbs 16:24). This makes me think of the passage in Genesis 4 when Cain was downcast because God did not accept his offering Then the LORD said to Cain, Why are you angry? NLT James 3:12 Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Who among you is wise and understanding? These things ought not to be this way - Vine says literally "it is not befitting, these things so to be." Yet his speech was inconsistent. James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. Luke All rights reserved). I threw the papers away in disgust, although I should have saved them for sermon illustrations! Do not hold the faith: The glorious faith we have, the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, should never be associated with partiality (discrimination). Reprinted by permission. This was a shameful sin, and James would not tolerate it!" "Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister" (Proverbs 7:4). By his good behavior - Wuest has "a good and beautiful manner of life." Thoughts from Don Anderson on James 3:6 (source). Along with its lion friends, the striped beauty went through its routine in meek subjection. And since James was writing to Jewish believers, they would be very familiar with these traditional Jewish blessings to God. 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. "A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil" (Proverbs 14:16). Lets be on the defensive against any offensive or unloving terms in our own dictionary of usage. Utley on selfish ambition -It refers to an egotistical, jealous ambitionmy way or no wayamong leaders. A cruel word may wreck a life. Truth(225)(aletheia)has the literal sense of that which contains nothing hidden. I do not know that at any point the opposition between the spirit of the world and the spirit of Christ is more marked, more obviously diametrical, than with regard to this feature of character. It follows that only believers can truly tame their tongue. YLT James 3:16 for where zeal and rivalry are, there is insurrection and every evil matter; NAB James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. For every word in Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, 125 lives were lost in World War II. They can either offer help and comfort or do damage that feels just as irreversible as Caesars march on Rome. The generosity and goodwill that Paul expressed toward self-serving church leaders is a mark of the authentic Christian spirit (Phil. Have (echo) is in the present tenseindicating they were doing so as their habitual practice (even believerswrestle with these sins from time to time but not all the time). James 5. This truth is true throughout the epistle. NKJ James 3:8 But no man can tame the tongue. And ere my Lord can reign in me, Amplified Who is there among you who is wise and intelligent? James Comper, The Class and the Desk. A pastor friend told me about a sign he had seen in front of a neighborhood church. But if the heart is filled with love, God will light the fire. It exists among our members as a world of malice, defiling the whole body and setting the entire course of our lives on fire, itself set on fire by Gehenna. "I have taught thee in the way of wisdom" (Proverbs 4:11). When we ask, His wisdom will begin to rise in us and pour itself out to others. The spirit of self-seeking creates rivalry and division in the church and the home. But peace has the power to break out anywhere. NLT James 3:8 but no one can tame the tongue. Haggai C. S. Lewis, Surely the essence of wisdom is that before we begin to act at all, or attempt to please God, we should discover what it is that God has to say about the matter. "The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools" (Proverbs 26:7). All rights reserved), Lord, guard our tongues so what we say Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. One writer has "claiming to be wise when in truth one is foolish" and another"your profession therefore is a lie." Morgan glared at him and then replied in an icy tone, I never gamble. The word gambles had killed the deal. The true wisdom produces right relationships. (Ibid), William Barclay on pure wisdom -came to describe the moral purity which alone can approach the gods. Nothing is so opened more by mistake than the mouth. (Ibid), Wiersbe -The tongue cannot be tamed by man, but it can be tamed by God. "It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry" (Proverbs 20:25). All rights reserved), O Prince of Peace, keep us, we pray, And thus the tongue can be used for both good and evil (James 3:9). Sin entered this world, in the first place, by means of a forked tongue, the tongue of "that old serpent." Proverbs 17:27. Jas. Curtis Vaughan. It is followed by obedience to Gods Word. The passage goes on to expound on this challenging question, for who among us would go so far as to label themselves as a genius like Sidis or wise according to James? 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! Kakos then speaks of lack of goodness, of a bad nature. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof" (Proverbs 18:21). He later admonished them, "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise" (Eph 5:15). 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. (Pr 18:21) Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. But Jesus can. 2:26; Jas. By:Richard DeHaan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. James 3:16 Where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing will be there. People in our lives may sometimes suggest we do what seems most gratifying or practical in the moment. James 1:1. The Lord Jesus warned, "For every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment" (Mt. That many a kink Moo adds that this person is "stable, trustworthy, transparentthe kind of person consistently displaying the virtues of wisdom and on whom one can rely for advice and counsel." Jesus taught in Matthew 12:34-37 that a mans words are a reliable indicator of the state of his heart. In James 3:14 it is used figuratively to describe jealousy as bitter, which speaks of resentful attitude (harsh, cruel). Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. to subdue or conquer, Id. Seek His guidance before you express yourself. "DINNA FORGET SPURGEON.". James makes the point that heavenlywisdom is not just what one knows (intellectual) but how one lives (behavioral). Sounds like our Christian life. A bitter spirit will keep you from being a better person. Wuest The spring does not pour forth out of the same opening the sweet and the bitter [water], does it? C. C. Colton, Think all you speak but speak not all you think. We bless our Lord and Father- To bless God is the highest use of our tongue (cf Ps 33:1, Ps 147:1). I have prayed this prayer for all who are reading this note and for myself, in Jesus' Name. It is coupled with sophia, wisdom, in the Septuagint (Lxx)in Deut1:13,15; 4:6. James Bible Commentaries Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible James 3 Genesis Intro James Genesis Intro Genesis Intro James Genesis Intro Copyright Statement These files are public domain. 15:23-26). These behaviors come from a heart that is unlike God's heart. (Exploring James), Guzik -James points to the ultimate impossibility of such a contradiction. (Pr 10:32) The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted. 5:20) and petitionary prayer (5:1518), both of which are contrary to the doctrine of karma behind reincarnation, which affirms that whatever is sown in this life must be reaped in the next life (no exceptions). 2:10; Phil. We will be held accountable for our words at the Judgment seat of Christ. Selah. The tongue is contained in a cage of teeth and lips, but it still escapes. Men that have any dealings with him say it is better to deal with a Turk than with him; for fairer dealing they shall have at their hands. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:8). 3:15 No uses in the Septuagint. It is not intelligence that keeps the lock on that cage; it is wisdoma wisdom that is characterized by humility, grace, and peace. Not only did he give glowing testimonies, but he also collared people in the church and challenged them to a deeper spirituality and commitment. YLT James 3:8 and the tongue no one of men is able to subdue, it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 1:4; Dan. When the wisdom of the world gets into the church, there is a great deal of fleshly promotion and human glorification. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. 2:24; Jas. It is easy to see how this trait undergirds peaceable. (Expositor's Bible Commentary, 1976). They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; James almost seems to paint himself into a corner (so to speak). Paul writes that "God made foolish the wisdom of the world. (James 3 Commentary). Its natural killer instinct having been honed since the tender age of six months, this beast is fearful of no one. It will not compromise with sin to maintain peace. All Joy in All Trials. Belonging to human existence is the idea in James 3:15. John Calvin, This is our wisdom, to be learners to the end. In James 3:3-5, James uses two commonplace but very vivid illustrations. (3) Be the . "The crown of the wise is their riches" (Proverbs 14:24). This is the very word Jesus uses when he explains to Nicodemus "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again (anothen - from above)he cannot see the kingdom of God." By listening to the advice: "Assert yourself," "Go for it," "Set high goals," we can be drawn into greed and destructive competitiveness. Amplified For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea animal, can be tamed and has been tamed by human genius (nature). Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. "He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright" (Proverbs 2:7). ", J. I. Packersaid that "Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.". Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? It has a vast potential for evil. James is showing that the reason cursing men is evil is because they are made in the likeness of God, the One we bless. No, and you can't draw fresh water from a salty spring. But - Term of contrast. (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 ). It doesnt come from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. It is the wisdom that leads to immoral decisions about how life should be lived. Next Chapter. This first vice usually accompanies the second: selfish ambition. We expect his wisdom, but the apostle expresses himself differently. Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water. The awfulness of our sins, the terrible price Jesus paid to forgive them, and the love He has for all people. A doctor of philosophy and unable to solve my own troubles!" The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. All rights reserved). Matthew 1. It is not the modern concept of gentleness or meekness which associates a touch of passivity and weakness with these words! The first produces jealousy, faction, confusion. 3:15; Jas. b. Using blunt words, they deliberately bump into others feelings, which is anything but harmless. "So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off" (Proverbs 24:14). NKJ James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? 15:23; Jdg. Can a grapevine produce figs? They aimed bitter (pikros) speech as their arrow. The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. YLT James 3:10 out of the same mouth doth come forth blessing and cursing; it doth not need, my brethren, these things so to happen; NAB James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. After he has spoken of wisdom which comes from God, he wants to impress us with the fact that there are things that we can learn from others and put into practice. We wouldnt want any troublemakers to be in the chorale, the principal explained. By:Dave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. ", Zodhiates amplifies what it means to Let him show, "If we tell people to try something that we have found wonderful and helpful, they may hesitate to do it unless they see it work in our lives. Micah (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. Matthew 12:36. Peace was used as a greeting or farewell corresponding to the Hebrew word shalom - "peace to you". But there were warning signs posted all over the park: DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR! Jesus upset their pride. (cf the first lie from a forked tongue Ge 3:1, 4) Presumably James had first hand experience with this incongruous speech among believers because in verse 10 with continues the thought of blessing and cursing he addresses them as my brethren and then explains that such duplicitous speech was not right in the body of Christ. 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