"The mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness" (Proverbs 10:32). But it does not pursue peace at the expense of purity. Actually James 3:6, in depicting the tongue's influence, is already describing its perversity." Its actual chemical composition remains a mystery. The 1931 horror film where a man who takes a potion which turns him from a mild-mannered man of science into a crude homicidal maniac. (James 3:15, 16) (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added). Although their need for food was legitimate, their way of expressing the need was not (v.3). As adults, the problem reveals itself in other situations, such as when we're on the phone and our mind says, "Don't spread gossip about Jane," but our mouth says, "You wouldn't believe what I heard about Jane!" Eventually the potter was ruined by the very scheme he had devised to defame the man he envied. I threw the papers away in disgust, although I should have saved them for sermon illustrations! 2 Peter It is "THE SUM TOTAL OF INIQUITY'' in that it: Barclay wrote "An uncontrolled tongue is like a world hostile to and ignorant of God. All rights reserved), How easy it is to use many words ", Robert Johnstone -As the false, exhibiting itself in envying and strife, (James 3:16) thus brings in confusion and every form of evil, and in this way proves itself to be from beneath; so the true wisdom, showing itself in peace and peacemaking, thus brings in righteousness, and proves itself to be from above. KJV James 3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. Faithful: Well, he seems to be a very pretty man. James says wisdom is reasonable; flexible; forgiving; peaceful; caring; given to friendly visits, small acts of courtesy, and kind words. (Ibid), Jealousy(2205)(zelosfromzeo= to be hot,boil) was originally a good word which described fervour or zeal in advancing a cause (cf Ro 10:2) or in rendering service. James has already implied that the tongue holds sway over the whole body (James 3:2+). T'would make [strange] reading no doubt. James must have had in mind all harsh, cutting, slanderous, hurtful, unedifying, or wicked words. Good judgment often requires that we perform counter-intuitive acts of unselfishness that reflect Jesus life in us. There is nothing more painful than having unhealthy communication with the one you love. ASV James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison. It is impossible to find an English word to translate this quality. Through faith in Christ one gains access (so to speak) to divine wisdom, yea, even to "the Mind of Christ." And give little thought to the things you say! The Lord Jesus said that what is in the heart will come up through the mouth; you can be sure your tongue is going to say it. And woe to anyone who accumulates more of this worlds things than they have. 10:5). NET James 3:9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God's image. MacArthur on thing (pragma) -The idea is that absolutely nothing of any ultimate good results from human wisdom. Indeedshe thought would gain wisdom, which she did, but it was earthly, natural and demonic and ultimately deadly!. And the Bible clearly opposes reincarnation (see John 9:3; Heb. To keep from looking down on others, look up to the cross. GWN James 3:18 A harvest that has God's approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers. Paul therefore prayed for the church at Ephesus, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him" (Eph. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. James says, "prove" your wisdom and knowledge by exhibiting it without giving any credit to yourself. Romans Proverbs 9:10-12 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10:1), and it is a requirement for elders in the local church (1 Ti3:3). The field in which the seed is sown is the human mind and heart, immeasurably the noblest and richest soil to be found on earth. Of course the way to accomplish this unnatural response is by continual reliance on the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit (See Tongue Control). James 3:18. James 3:16 Where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing will be there. We are not left to our own devices. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21). The tongue sets our lives on fire, and is itself set on fire from hell. Lamentations True wisdom loves peace. Too often we think of wisdom as something we simply possess in our minds, but James teaches us that wisdom is practical and is shown in our daily conduct. There is more hope of a fool than of him" (Proverbs 29:20). "The heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness" (Proverbs 12:23). William Secker, When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people. 2:14; Jas. Can(1410)(dunamai) means able to do something. "DINNA FORGET SPURGEON.". C. T. Studd, The heart is the metal of the bell, the tongue but the clapper. 3:17; 2 Pet. "Prove it now!" 5 They hold fast to themselves an evil purpose; They talk of laying snares secretly; They say, Who can see them?Psalm 64:2-5), They ("Evil men" Ps 140:1) sharpen their tongues as a serpent; b Selah. The image was that Godlike part of us that we never lost in the Fall, while the likeness was that Godlike part of human being that we have yet to acquire. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere. . Where can wisdom be found? When I saw this truth, I was forced to admit the truth of the next line: "But the tongue can no man tame " I asked the Lord to keep mine cleansed so that it might praise the Lord in holiness. Kakos then speaks of lack of goodness, of a bad nature. NAB James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, produce olives, or a grapevine figs? "A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and sharp arrow" (Proverbs 25:18). Indeed, thissmallest memberof our body is also far too often the cause of the largest trouble, "very much trouble!" "The mouth of fools feedeth on folly" (Proverbs 15:14). This was a shameful sin, and James would not tolerate it!" When James opens his letter, he challenges his readers to view trials as opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to lament. Bitter (4089)(see above forpikros)means sharp, prickly, pointed, piercing, pungent as that which sharply "pierces" or penetrates one's senses, used literally in James 3:11 of bitter water. And ere my Lord can reign in me, 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. In addition, if we deceptively think we can do this in our own strength, we end up putting a burden on ourselves, in effect falling into the subtle trap of legalism. But the parents refused to sue. YLT James 3:6 and the tongue is a fire, the world of the unrighteousness, so the tongue is set in our members, which is spotting our whole body, and is setting on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by the gehenna. Our spiritual maturity is reflected by a controlled tongue. It is important to note, though, that James is distinguishing between two different types of wisdom: earthly and heavenly. (Ibid), Steven Cole says that in James 3:13-18 he is "showing us Gods wisdom that will lead to harmonious relationships. To pray or wish evil or ruin toward someone or some thing. This passage continues James's big idea that faith and works go together. You love evil more than good, Falsehood more than speaking what is right. But as they worked on their paintings and a woodcarving of the Last Supper, one of the POWs later recalled, A spontaneous stream of good feelings began almost at once to flow among us. No one spoke of the war or the past because we were here for a work of peace and love.. Thomas Brooks, A word spoken is physically transient but morally permanent. Our role as Christians is vastly different from the ancient Greek actors. Matthew Do you tend to criticize others? Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see 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. (See below) The harsh reality is that many a man speaks with perfect courtesy to strangers and preaches love and gentleness and yet snaps with ungracious and impatient anger at his family. ")., and in the statement in the second chapter of the same epistle, that a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God (1 Cor 2:14+). When Eve was faced with her sin, she employed her tongue to blame the Evil One and his beguiling words. over a ten foot frame. Amen. A little girl in a Chinese village watched a missionary as he went about the Master's work. A country merchant once visited New York. Where zeal even regarding religion shows itself in unholy tempers like these, the fire of this zeal is fire from the bottomless pit. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. On one hand hesays a religious man must keep a tight reign on his tongue (James 1:26) andnow he says, No man can tame the tongue (James 3:8). 4:6; Isa. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. Nothing is more pleasing to God than self-sacrifice that grows out of obedience. 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. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. Ezekiel NET James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. It is easy to want to win the argument, but you can destroy the person you are arguing with. My brethren, these things ought not thus inappropriately to keep on taking place. Wisdom is peaceable but that does not mean peace at any price. "He that hideth hatred is of lying lips" (Proverbs 10:18). He would do anything to get people on his side. Pseudomai means means to tell a falsehood, attempt to deceive by lying, to speak falsely or deceitfully. wisdom Exalt her, and she will promote thee " (Proverbs 4:5-9). There are women who will speak sweet and gracious words at a religious meeting and then go outside and murder someone's reputation with a malicious gossiping tongue. Yet, with the same tongues we curse people, who were created in God's likeness. James points us towards having the Spirit of God, working through the new man, set directing hands on the reins and rudder that is our tongue. It is considerate, submissive, full of mercy, and good fruit, impartial and sincere (v. 17). 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). CSB James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire. As the apostle James put it, Every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind (James 3:7). Let us, then, each morning, resolve to send the day into eternity in such a garb as we shall wish it to wear forever. Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. We might refer to the speaker behind the scenes as one who didnt practice what he preached.. The tongue can suddenly turn an otherwise gentle person into a monster. 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. It was such a valuable military weapon that the formula was kept an absolute secretand was lost to the ravages of history. It is thus fitting that geenna is where sin and unrepentant sinners will one day find their "resting place". Do not hold the faith: The glorious faith we have, the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, should never be associated with partiality (discrimination). NAB James 3:15 Wisdom of this kind does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. working in lives that will PRODUCE DEEDS THAT MANIFEST A LIVING FAITH. But one man in our church did not set a good Christian example, and he caused me great confusion. THOUGHT - Cole applies this attribute of wisdom to church life -We especially need to keep this in mind when we get into a doctrinal dispute with anyone. Most of them answered no. According to this division, the soul comprehends only those energies and capacities of mind and heart which have to do with the world known by our bodily senses,mans mental and emotional nature in so far merely as he is the highest of the animalsan animal able to buy and sell, as the beaver can build a hut and a dam; the spirit is that highest power of a rational being by which it can apprehend the idea of God, and hold communion with Him,by which through faith it can live under the influences of an unseen world. ), the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; (1 Cor 2:3-7). 141:3). James 3:1718 are a list of qualities of godly wisdom even as James 3:1416 describe ungodly wisdom, But the wisdom from above - As noted earlierfrom above was a rabbinical way of referring to Yahweh. (cf Gal 6:7-10+). Bible > Calvin's Commentaries > James 3 . As Jesus said (in a different context but still true in principle) "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible (Mt 19:26) even the taming of the human tongue! "By wise guidance thou shalt make thy war" (Proverbs 24:6). Commentary on James 3:1-12 Casey Thornburgh Sigmon For the last two weeks, the lectionary selections in James have highlighted the critical distance between the head and the heart, between the idea of Jesus and his radical care for the other and the actions born out of the idea once it roots in our soul. 1:5; 2 Tim. These things ought not to be so., If a siren blares from our mouth when we open it, we need to examine our heart and ask the Lord to forgive us and to help us be a blessing to others. But how can believers carry out this command to show good behavior? Reprinted by permission. (Eph 6:16+). William Penn, A word spoken is physically transient but morally permanent. Its a world of iniquity. (Ibid), Hiebert on world of iniquity -From the context it seems best to accept that James thinks of the tongue as a vast system of iniquity." Wuest Out of the same mouth there proceeds eulogies and cursings. . Reprinted by permission. Of what the world holds in death's embrace; It defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell (3:5-6). (Gal 5:17+), Likeness (only NT use)(3669)(homoiosisfromhomoioo= to make like) describesa state of similarity likeness, resemblance, a becoming like. Robertson -It is a moral incongruity for blessing and cursing to come out of the same mouth. Some people might have seen in this tragedy an opportunity for a lucrative lawsuit against two big corporations. GWN James 3:8 Yet, no one can tame the tongue. The commercial made me think about what comes out of my mouth when I open it. We are wise because we have Him who is wise, and only in that sense can we answer James affirmatively. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of men. The only solution is to apply the healing balm of God's Spirit to the bitterness of our lives. Sper. GNT James 3:17 , , , , , , . (Gal 5:24+, Gal 5:16+)The tongue does not have a life of its own, even though James uses the figure of speech of personification to describe its activities. But James used the word in a specific context. (BKC). Glenn Spencer observes that "Satan has his theology. CSB James 3:7 Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man. ESV James 3:8 but no human being can tame the tongue. And above all, do your words glorify God? Does the fig tree bear olives? It took us two days to discover the rotting potatoes hidden in a bin out of view! One writer has "claiming to be wise when in truth one is foolish" and another"your profession therefore is a lie." Every now and then you read a horrible story of a child mauled by some wild animal that had supposedly been domesticated. in earth (epigein), and. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues ( v. 1-12 ). "Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool" (Proverbs 19:1). ", Zodhiates -Although theologians continue to debate about the precise nature of the imago Dei in man, variously defining it as ontological, sociological, functional or moral, one thing is certain from this passage, namely, that even fallen man retains some semblance (however badly marred by sin) of the divine impress given him at the original creation. As a pastor, I have seen poisonous tongues do great damage to individuals, families, classes, and entire churches. that can only give you earthly, natural and demonic wisdom? "The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook" (Proverbs 18:4). 4 Look! 18:9; Matt. Ask God for that kind of wisdom. Courson -Come to terms with the fact that if your words are bitter, it's because your heart is bitter. He has just portrayed how destructive a fire can be, spreading rapidly, destroying everything in its path. The word pure here denotes purity of heart and intent. (THE ANSWER = ) Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. By listening to the advice: "Assert yourself," "Go for it," "Set high goals," we can be drawn into greed and destructive competitiveness. 8:63; 1 Ki. NKJ James 3:16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 4:18; Jer. By the deeds that you do, by the words that you say; James used the word wisdom to describe bitter envy and self-seeking (3:14-15). Louw-Nida - "pertaining to human, earthly activity(primarily in contrast with divine activity)." Because while our words may be on the tip of our tongue, they originate from deep within us. There is a kind of depraved wisdom which seduces men and women away from their loyalty to God. Amen"), Kent Hughesadds that "Jewish Christians were perpetuating the beautiful old Hebrew custom of saying, "Blessed be He" after each utterance of God's name, so that their worship times were continually punctuated by choruses of praise. The court added, "But if those words or language are only used behind their backs and only between a few friends it would not be a misconduct. In short, the tongue is capable of disrupting everything! Ecclesiastes 5:2 23:15; Ezek. The heart of an unwise person carries an insatiable hunger to push himself or herself to the top. If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that much of our conversation is nothing more than empty talk. let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom. NIV Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. NAB James 3:6 The tongue is also a fire. Zelos describeswanting what belongs to someone else without regard for their rights. 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. 3:17; 1 Pet. We have this promise: If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to [you] (1:5). 2. All rights reserved), Lord, guard our tongues so what we say Fig trees do not yield olives or vines figs. The verb "flow from" (bruei), used only here in the New Testament, denotes something that is full to bursting; it indicates that the spring copiously gushes forth its water. We must let the wisdom of God check our thoughts before they leave our tongues. The principal explained that this was a select group of young people, chosen not just for their singing but also for their Christian testimony and their walk with the Lord. That's not a bad description of our tongue which is capable of such evil that it cannot be "calculated numerically!" The tongue is the totality or sum total of iniquity, which John defines clearly as "sin" writing that "All unrighteousness (adikia) is sin. Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom. When I speak evil, I not only reveal the sin in my own heart (Luke 6:45), I also reinforce that evil and cause it to grow. Of course the answer is both, because both reveal the real condition of the heart. Such a life also will be full of "good fruit" (karpn agathn). (June Hunt). James is emphatic thatsuch "dichotomousdialogue" is completelyunnaturalfor those who are new creatures in Christ, and among whom old things have passed away (good and evil speech natural from same mouth) and new things have come (holy speech) (cf 2 Cor 5:17+). But if we must speak, let's talk of those things that encourage and move others closer to God, not those things that will discourage and hurt them. 1:18-2:16). We are to go after peace as we would pursue an animal in the hunt. 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 (James 3:17). They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; When the Holy Spirit works in us, He gives us self-control to speak words that please the Father. NLT James 3:7 People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. 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!) "A false witness, deceit" (Proverbs 12:17). "Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked" (Proverbs 10:11). "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. That tongue confutesitself (proves itself to be false) which one while pretends to adore the perfections of God, and to refer all things to him, and another while will condemn even good men if they do not just come up to the same words or expressions used by it. The true wisdom is so cleansed of all ulterior motives and of self that it has become pure enough to see God. What is in the well of your heart will show up in the bucket of your speech. (Ibid). 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you alone will bear it. We ask You now to take our That is the real meaning of the word in the original Greek, katakauchsthe. Amos Phusisis that which belongs to a person or thing by virtue of its origin, then, its essential character. Nature speaks of the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing. The only way to keep jealousy and envy from turning into major disasters is to draw on the wisdom that comes from above, wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, and full of mercy and goodness. To a large extent, we are known by the way we talk. NRS James 3:11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Its natural killer instinct having been honed since the tender age of six months, this beast is fearful of no one. (James 3:13-18 Wisdom for Harmonious Relationships). They will not boast (v. 14). It can speak falsehood and filth. The idea ofmercyis to show kindness or concern for someone in serious need or to give help to the wretched, to relieve the miserable. ), willing to yield, compliant, congenial, open to reason. Of course James may also be speaking to some individual whoprofessed belief, but they would not be able to carry out this command (evidence that they were "professors" and not "possessors" of Christ). If you are being polluted by bitterness, isn't it time for God's freshness? (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. GNT James 3:14 , . "My brothers, this should not be." Under his tongue is mischief and wickedness. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44,47,48). I liked him well enough till I had read abler works and . The Lord patiently reminds us through the Holy Spirits presence, for example, that we shouldnt say negative things about others. It is not wisdom that "falls" from above, but which originates from the fall! And yet, everyone still stumbles. 15:14; Jas. He even used Scripture. Then wouldn't one sigh, Speaking without thinking is like shooting without taking aim. When we want to surprise others with the difference Christ makes, we may need to look no further than restraining our tongue. For (gar) (Term of explanation - always pause and ask what is the writer explaining?) Edgar Watson Howe, There is a time for saying nothing; there is occasionally a time for saying something; there is never a time for saying everything. If we attempt to accomplish this relying on our own natural strength, we are guaranteed to experience futility and failure("Why doesn't my Christian life work the way it should?"). To clean up what we say, Such a person knows how to forgive when strict justice dictates that there is a perfect right to condemn. NIV James 3:10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. YLT James 3:9 with it we do bless the God and Father, and with it we do curse the men made according to the similitude of God; NAB James 3:9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings who are made in the likeness of God. (1) SPEAKING IDLE WORD - not according to the truth. Is it wise to be selfishly ambitiousand then brag about what your ambition brings you? Wise people live skillfully. Two men were envious and covetous. John Blanchard, Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. "Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister" (Proverbs 7:4). The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. 15:19-20)." Gustafson, There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. (Mt 5:37+). Yet that same man cant tame the tongue perfectly. Apt words come from a heart that is governed by God. (Jn 3:31). Anon. John Phillips adds that "the negative accentuates the positive. That is what the second meaning of the Greek word deixt"to show"is, "to prove." This TV commercial uses humor to indicate that a dental problem could reveal a more serious physical ailment. (Author Unknown), LIFE APPLICATION - EXCUSES FOR SPEAKING YOUR MIND. For when we feel offended or unjustly criticized, the Spirit will remind us of God's love and keep us from reacting. "A word in due season, how good is it! 5:20. The tongue can only reflect one nature at a time. It is that ultimate self-elevation rampant in the world today which is the antithesis of what the gentle, humble, selfless, giving, loving, and obedient child of God is called to be in Christ and only possible in the power of His Spirit. 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