GNT James 3:12 , , ; . Francis Burkitt, The vice of the tongue spreads and prevails over every part of life. All rights reserved). We have telephones, fax machines, computer bulletin boards, voice mail, radios, TV sets, and of course, printed materials of every kind. "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones" (Proverbs 16:24). Anon. He offended the Pharisees when He said, Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man (vv.11-12). Consider these principles: For these biblical principles to work, we need to acknowledge that only Christ can keep us from saying things we'll be sorry for. And at night let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked. For instance, using I instead of me or who instead of whom. Theres a proper way to use the language, and it makes me cringe when the standard is violated. KJV James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. If your mind goes blankdon't forget to turn off the sound. : Pass. 9The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice (present imperative) these things (cf, GOOD BEHAVIOR in James 3:13) and the God of peace will be with you (NOTICE FRUIT OF PEACE IS SAME AS WITH HEAVENLY WISDOM! . Perhaps we would do well as we leave the worship service after blessing God to pray "God by Your Spirit control my tonguethe rest of this Lord's day and even the rest of this week, all for Your glory and honor. 1:183:23. But do Christians who praise the name of God the Father act differently from persons who refuse to praise his name? Used by Permission. He called it a fire ignited by hell itself (James 3:6), and an unruly evil, full of deadly poison (James 3:8). b. 3:12; 1 Co. 15:40; 2 Co. 5:1; Phil. James 3:16. The challenge to the wise to show his wisdom (James 3:13) If youre sowing worldly wisdom, youll reap disorder and every evil thing. Do you frequently and spontaneously offer prayers for others? It occurred to me that their unfortunate conversation could have pushed us away if we were there looking for a new church home. The Bible teaches that all people are created in the image of God, that they are all accountable for what they do with whatever He has given them, and that someday they will all die. Their ruler summoned them to grant them one wish. On the other hand, to stand for righteousness, even though there must be conflict and suffering, is to sow the fruit wherefrom peace will come. 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. So the parents appealed to the clothing and slide manufacturers to correct the problems that led to the death of their daughter. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:8). (Ibid), Hiebert says restless (akatastatos) "characterizes the tongue as being fickle and inconstant; it cannot be trusted to stay submissively in its proper place. Those who disturb personal relationships and are responsible for strife and bitterness have cut themselves off from the reward which God gives to those who live a godly life." And in the book of James, Here in James fruit is usedfiguratively of human actions and words are asfruitgrowing out of a person's essential being or character. 1:26; Jas. We have a choice (and responsibility) regarding how we can respond, but it a mysterious truth that while we are 100% responsible, we are also 100% dependent on the Spirit to work out our salvation in fear and trembling. KJV James 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. Churches ought to be concerned about building their congregations. 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. MISINTERPRETATION: James refers to the course of nature, which has been translated wheel of beginning. Some take this to be a reference to reincarnation, since they believe life goes around in cycles of birth, death, and rebirth (into another body), and so forth. According to one online source, it was developed aroundad672 and was used with devastating effect, especially in sea warfare because it could burn on water. His deeds in the gentleness of wisdom- NET renders it "the gentleness that wisdom brings." 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. . The only other NT use is Jude 1:23+ "save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garmentpolluted (spiloo in perfect tense) by the flesh." 15:11; Eccl. Terrestrial. "A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and sharp arrow" (Proverbs 25:18). Swindoll adds that "Its as though we have a capsule of cyanide behind our teeth, ready to break open and spread words of death wherever we go." The idea is to imprecate (= to invoke) evil on someone saying that a supernatural power will cause harm to someone or something. In regions of Southeast Asiathere is a snake called the "two-step." Do you talk too much and not give opportunity for others to speak? 27:30; Hab. 2:25; Jas. It is glorying that one has been able to get up to the top in a manner that is not exactly honest, boasting that one is there because he deserves to be there and that he is enjoying the favor of God, but also that his opponent was defeated because he is not as good as oneself. He said that with the tongue we bless our God who created us, but we also curse those whom He has created (v.9). Is your speech profitable to others? Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. It was important that the water from it continued to be fresh and usable. As James continually emphasizes, the person who professes to be a Christian must prove it by his works, his daily living. When the two trainers pulled the rope so that it was six feet above the surface, the second whale broke the water and jumped the mpe. Zodhiates adds "The tongue is only an instrument of the mind and heart and is appropriately located in between the two. Ere one's eyes he could close Isaiah In short, the likenessof God in man is enduring. Reprinted by permission. Psalm 52:2Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, O worker of deceit. (James 1:19) By the person who boasts, 'I always speak my mind, no matter who gets hurt,' James is not impressed. James 4. The tongue itself is kindled with the very "FIRE OF HELL." He asks (3:13a), Who among you is wise and understanding? Perhaps some of the self-appointed teachers were thinking, Im glad that you recognize my talents! Then in his no-nonsense style, James springs the trap (3:13b): Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. (James 3:13-18 Wisdom for Harmonious Relationships). But even if you dont visit Southeast Asia, youre in peril of something else that is just as deadly (James 3:8). Who among you has the complete mind of God? 1:14-18). The innermost secret thought has been bared. Similarly, if a person's speech mixes foul with sweet, it will not build up the community. She saw him go to the homes where there were sickness, death, and sorrow, and she watched him as he moved about the village, though she never heard him speak in public. The heart controls the mouth and tongue (Luke 6:45). . If we take the word in this sense, it means that the truly wise are always ready to obey whenever God's voice comes to them. NKJ James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. BBE James 3:15 This wisdom is not from heaven, but is of the earth and the flesh and the Evil One. 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. Each captain was aware of the other ships presence and both could have taken evasive action to avert the collision. It is derived from a Greek root word which means "to cut, prick, pierce, or fasten together." "Maybe what I said will do him some good. Richard Sibbes, To know God, and Jesus Christ whom he has sent, is the highest principle and perfection of man. In James 3:3-5, James uses two commonplace but very vivid illustrations. In this context the moral character is clearly evil. . For my part, I am of opinion, that he has, by his wicked life, caused many to stumble and fall; and will be, if God prevent not, the ruin of many more. 3 or 9 vols, London, 1822-1826 . In its simplest sensedikaiosuneconveys the idea of conformity to a standard or norm and in Biblical terms the "standard" is God and His perfect, holy character. If you are always stirring up controversy over petty issues, you are not acting with godly wisdom. "He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life" (Proverbs 13:3). 3:6; Jas. That principle applies to good things as well as sinful, but James's emphasis here is entirely on the negative aspects of our speakingsuch as gossip, slander, false accusations, lying, filthy language and stories, and other sins of the tonguethat can destroy individual lives, families, schools, churches, and communities. Blessing(2129)(eulogia)is literally a good word, good speaking, fine speech or praise. (June Hunt). "He that hideth hatred is of lying lips" (Proverbs 10:18). how much of real knowledge and mental power has been wasted in such bitterness! In clear black and white "The mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things" (Proverbs 15:28). "The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood" (Proverbs 12:6). Coming as it does after epieiks, it probably bears this second meaning here. It's when you feel like you have to say something that you end up saying the dumbest things. This need not be so, my brothers. "A word in due season, how good is it! Does the fig tree bear olives? James is rightNo man can tame the tonguebut theres plenty of help from Another. Confess that your bitterness is a sin that is keeping you miserably distant from God. Full(3324)(mestos) signifies full up, full to the utmost, "stuffed". And for men to reproach those who have not only the image of God in their natural faculties, but are renewed after the image of God by the grace of the gospel: this is a most shameful contradiction to all their pretensions of honouring the great Original. Thomas Manton, If you think twice before you talk once, you will speak twice the better for it. Louw-Nida- "to rise up in open defiance of authority, with the presumed intention to overthrow it or to act in complete opposition to its demands." People can tame tigers, dolphins, and falcons, but God must tame our tongues by transforming our hearts. Faithful: Whose son is he? (Ibid). (Treasures from James), Hiebert -Since the reference seems to be to a religiously motivated feeling, "bitter zeal" or "harsh zeal" seems the best rendering. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. Wuest For every creature, quadrupeds and birds and reptiles and marine life, is controlled and has been controlled by mankind. : Pass. The works are the separate acts of holiness, of godly earnestness and godly patience, which constitute the noble life; and each such act, when we know it to be not isolated, but consistent with the whole life, is to be regarded as a new fruit and evidence of wisdom. Before you speak, remember that words are like fireyou can neither control nor reverse the damage they can do. Pseudomai means means to tell a falsehood, attempt to deceive by lying, to speak falsely or deceitfully. Dont let them blow up in your face. It is secular, not spiritual. On Listening . Job 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+). John Calvin, Wisdom is not the growth of human genius. Joshua The begs the question - Does my daily conduct demonstrate that I am living my life energized by heavenly wisdom or earthly wisdom? (+44) 01236 827 978. He said, "The reason I am not a Christian today is because of an experience I had during the war." Set (2525)(kathistemifromkat= down +hstmi= to set or stand) means literally to stand or set down". === Sample: James 1:1-4 === 1. 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. It is an uncontrollable evil filled with deadly poison. Anon. And the reality of it should prompt all of us to pray for open hearts to the Gospel and to proclaim the Gospel whenever we have opportunity (for often "opportunity only knocks once. NJB James 3:16 Wherever there are jealousy and ambition, there are also disharmony and wickedness of every kind; GWN James 3:16 Wherever there is jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every kind of evil. Thats surprising, because we normally equate wisdom with something good. Natural(worldly-minded, lower nature, animal, sensual) (5591)(psuchikosfrompsuche= soul) is literally "soulish" and pertains to thenaturalman versus thespiritualnature of man. Spiros Zodhiates, Wisdom, the wisdom of God, is not something that is acquired by man, but something that is bestowed by God upon his elect. (LAC), NOTE -The typical weekday Amidah actually consists of nineteen blessings, though it originally had eighteen (hence the alternative nameShemoneh Esreh, meaning "Eighteen"). And so even in this section, James is insisting on proof of one's profession of belief in Christ. NJB James 3:9 We use it to bless the Lord and Father, but we also use it to curse people who are made in God's image: GWN James 3:9 With our tongues we praise our Lord and Father. THOUGHT - So think of your heart as a fountain and examine your own heart by examining what comes out of your mouth. YLT James 3:12 is a fig-tree able, my brethren, olives to make? "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life" (Prov. Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips" (Proverbs 27:2). "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man" (Matt. 38:22; Obad. Habakkuk The tongue is not just wild and raging like an animal, but clever, plotting, and subtly deceptive. Ronald Blue -A truly wise person does not seek glory or gain; he is gracious and giving. Godly wisdom, as weve seen, would listen to the one who raises an objection and consider whether he may have a valid point. i. As powerful as the tongue can be to produce harm, we must also realize that the opposite is true. Be careful today how you speak to others. See the contrasting word aspilosin James 1:27 ("unstained"). Promote health with wise words (Proverbs 12:18). "Bring it to light, display it, exhibit it!" Judges Pause a minute and think about what your usual conversation is like. Our role as Christians is vastly different from the ancient Greek actors. But James said, No man can tame the tongue. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of men. By:Jennifer Benson Schuldt(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. 2 Peter It can speak falsehood and filth. A timely word may lessen stress; Beloved, this is mind blowing! 2:22; Jas. But Christian wisdom is based on Christian certainties which come to us from God through Jesus Christ." Jesus was more than James' brother; more importantly, Jesus was his Lord. All rights reserved), Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. THOUGHT: What Chambers states would seem to be a picture of a man or woman who is "filled with" the Spirit and under His control, so that when the "pop test" occurs, what comes out of us is what fills us. NJB James 3:11 does any water supply give a flow of fresh water and salt water out of the same pipe? Counselors tell us to listen to each other. Then ask Him to discipline your mouth so that every word you speak is used by God to encourage and edify others. My tongue control today; Since the tongue is at the center of our life, it sets in motion a conflagration that will destroy "the entire course of your life." "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish" (Proverbs 19:9). come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. C.H. Where the spirit does not rule, the soulthat is, as we have seen, the mental and emotional nature in so far as it is occupied with the world open to the sensestends to become ever more and more subject to the lowest element of our constitution, the appetites of the body. NET = "the fruit that consists of righteousness" The NET Note adds that this refers to"the fruit of righteousness, meaning righteous living as a fruit, as the thing produced." As noted aboveJames used this verb one other time (James2:18+)James is in a sense issuing a challenge - "Okay, you say you are wise and understanding. The person with godly wisdom is not "playing the part." Grant us grace by Your Spirit to live it out for the glory of the Lamb. Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. 3:15; Jas. Leviticus (Ibid), Peaceable (1516)(eirenikosfrom eirene= peace) characterized or promoting a state of wholeness and well-being, thatis,lovingand promoting peace. Christ's attitude is for us to deal with our anger and frustration honestly and maturely but to use restraint in how we reveal these feelings to others. Reprinted by permission. Of the person who says, 'I know I gossip too much, but I just can't help it,' James still requires, 'Control your tongue.' 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. The less he spoke, the more he heard 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). 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. "A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment" (Proverbs 16:10). With Gods help, we must learn to control our tongue. To say good or positive things. 3:12; Rev. It is human nature to speak of FAULTS rather than VIRTUES. (Expositor's Bible Commentary, 1976). . And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: The fire of the tongue has been used to burn many. Or after we've spoken harsh words to the kids. It is important to note, though, that James is distinguishing between two different types of wisdom: earthly and heavenly. side door. A jealous person has full hands but feels his or her own belongings or accomplishments are threatened by anothers success. The commercial made me think about what comes out of my mouth when I open it. ", MacArthur has an excellent explanation of earthly wisdom as that which is "limited to the present, material world of time and space. (Ibid). The manifestation of this wisdom (James 3:14) This tiny appliance controls the enormous power and energy of the horse and is used to give it direction. Johnstone -When James says that the fruit righteousness is sown, the expression is one implying a lively anticipation of results; as if a man planting acorns were to tell you that he was sowing an oak forest, or a farmer should this spring be said to sow next winters bread. The impossibility of this occurring should cause believers to realize how vital it is to learn to submit our tongue to the control of the Spirit. "With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied" (Proverbs 18:20). Actually he misused Scripture." Gilbrant on epigeios -The seven New Testament instances of epigeios reflect a dualism between the heavenly and the earthly. John (3:12) records Jesus comments to Nicodemus that he would hardly believe heavenly things (ta epourania) since he did not believe the earthly things (ta epigeia) which Jesus had just told him. Everything they say has in it the sting and poison of deadly snakes (aspis). he is saying, in effect, "and in what way are you understanding? By his good behavior - Wuest has "a good and beautiful manner of life." bIf anyone does not stumble in 1what he says, he is a cperfect man, able to dbridle the whole body as well. 21:11; Rom. From the completeness with which the distinction between soul and spirit has been lost to our modern thought, it seems impossible to give the idea of the word before us exactly in any translation. If one word, innocently misspoken, can cost millions, think of how much damage malicious words can cause. There are 7 uses in the Septuagint (Lxx)where it most often means something like "similarity. 12:9; 2 Co. 6:6; 1 Tim. Joel Enduring them makes our faith and relationship with our Savior all . a) But theres one beast not even PT Barnum could tamethe tongue! But that woman owned property, and she had business at the bank out at Old Hickory. Although rivets seem insignificant, they are essential for holding the ship together and keeping it afloat. It can destroy relationships NIV Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Ambrose. Read: Exodus 16:1-8 6:6; 1 Tim. Louw-Nida - "pertaining to human, earthly activity(primarily in contrast with divine activity)." It belongs to this world. "A wise man maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1). (Morgan, G. C. Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible). But the examples cited so obviously condemn man's inconsistency that no application is needed.". The Englishman was a new believer and was excited about his faith. According to its derivation, the original word strictly means belonging to the soul. The contrast with spirit and the spiritual, which is expressed in the passages that I have quoted from First Corinthians and from Jude, and implied in that now before us, is the key to the exact meaning. That man may not yet have had much biblical training, but he knew one truth for sure: The term Christian troublemaker is an oxymoron. The grandest created thing certainly must be a soul that can grasp the idea of a Creator, and can love that Creator as a Father. Those who are weak and helpless (Jobs reference to the "fatherless" refers to these kinds of people) can be blown away by what we say. In Romans 6:13, Paul said that we need to make a choiceto present the parts of our body as instruments of righteousness to God, not as instruments of unrighteousness to sin., Today and every day, choose to present your bodyincluding your unruly tongueas a living sacrifice to God (Romans 12:2) to be used by Him as an instrument of blessing. READ: James 3:1-12 (Hiebert)Jealousy would be bad enough, but here James says thisjealousy is bitter which gives us the picture of resentful, harsh, sharp, cutting, piercing. Davids companions suggested that God had delivered Saul to them, and they urged David to kill him (vv.4,10). A second whale took one end of a rope from another trainer and carried it 100 feet down the pool to the first trainer. But as noted with my brethren James is clearly addressing believers among whomit is not fitting or right for theirtongue to exhibit such untamed speech. (ED: cf Jn 5:19, 30, Jn 8:28, Jn 9:4, Jn 12:49, 14:10)(Ibid), Wisdom(4678) see preceding note onsophia. The father bowed his head and led the children in the blessing. The best way to avert the flames of anger is to keep from striking that first match. Some people have a bumper-car mentality in their relationships with others. Property, and lie not against the truth praise his name mind blowing playing... 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