Vance Havnersaid "If you lack knowledge, go to school. 6:18; 2 Sam. "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul" (Proverbs 19:8). An individual is made pure through faith in Jesus Christ, and this establishes peace between God and himself Romans 5:1 says, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.". Natural wisdom is that when come from the mind of fallen, unredeemed men, and therefore is able to only reflect a totally humanistic viewpoint regarding the world and men. He would do anything to get people on his side. J D Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Reprinted by permission. Thus the argument of James runs: Now you have stated to the world that you are wise, that you possess wisdom, namely, Jesus Christ and His Spirit. If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart - Recall that godly wisdom is associated with gentleness or meekness, but now James presents a diametrically opposite picture of the attitudes in the hearts of those with ungodly wisdom. James put it another way: The tongue . Utley on selfish ambition -It refers to an egotistical, jealous ambitionmy way or no wayamong leaders. May God's Spirit give you the desire and the power to redeem the time, the short time you have leftto show forth the wisdom of Christ, for His glory, in His Name. 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. "A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment" (Proverbs 16:10). . - "Do nothing from selfishness(eritheia) or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves." 1:17). And woe to anyone who accumulates more of this worlds things than they have. John Calvin, The only way to know is to will to do Gods will. Sensual and animal suggest too exclusively the action of the very lowest propensities of our nature, though, as we have seen, the tendency of the soul, when ungoverned by the spirit, is steadily towards subjection to these. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . "A gentle tongue is a tree of life" (Proverbs 15:4). Phillips But if your heart is full of rivalry and bitter jealousy, then do not boast of your wisdom - don't deny the truth that you must recognise in your inmost heart. This word includes the ideas ofgentle(free from harshness, sternness, or violence),forbearing(holding oneself back from especially with an effort; controlling oneself when provoked), yielding,equity(freedom from bias or favoritism),lenient(mild and tolerant disposition, exerting a soothing or easing influence), unassertive, fair, fitting, appropriate, suitable, proper. NRS James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? They learned later that she was not the first child to die this way. John Trapp, A ready tongue without an informed mind, a devout character and a holy life will hinder rather than advance the cause of Christ. By image they meant a person's physical and intellectual nature; by likeness they meant a person's moral being. 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? Nor am I saying we should listen to ourselves instead of to God and others. BBE James 3:8 But the tongue may not be controlled by man; it is an unresting evil, it is full of the poison of death. My tongue control today; Yet it is also capable of great good. 1:18-2:16). 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." Geoffrey Grogan, It is better to get wisdom than gold. (James 3:15, 16) (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added). (Ge 3:5,6+). Ron Mehl who is a pastor in Portland, Oregon has written a great little book called Right With God. In short,the entire unrighteous world system can find expression through the tongue. 1 Corinthians May the words we speak point others to Jesus. 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). We either exhibit the works of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21+) or display the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. Wuest A fig tree, my brethren, is not able to produce olives, is it, or a vine, figs? But do Christians who praise the name of God the Father act differently from persons who refuse to praise his name? 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Help me evaluate each thought . By:David C. McCasland(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. The Holy Spirit is the only One who can control the tongue. James used other vivid analogies to illustrate the enormous power of this little member of the body. Practically speaking, believers need to imitate Jesus' example of gentleness (cf 1 Cor 11:1) and the only way we can manifest gentleness like He being enabled by the Holy Spirit. Utley -True wisdom is known by its deeds. We will be held accountable for our words at the Judgment seat of Christ. 3:15 No uses in the Septuagint. He said that with the tongue we bless our God who created us, but we also curse those whom He has created (v.9). (Ibid), Osborne on restless - The connotation is of something without a secure foundation; like an unstable building in the midst of an earthquake, the tongue can never be controlled. This need not be so, my brothers. It was important that the water from it continued to be fresh and usable. Jeremy Taylor, The wisest person in the world is the person who knows the most about God. He talks of prayer, of repentance, of faith, and of the new birth; but he knows but only to talk of them. Cunningly, the Bengal may drag the victim 1,500 feet to hide the evidence of his dastardly deed. 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. Such a person shows compassion, or pity, for the less fortunate. "Through wisdom is a house builded" (Proverbs 24:3). Set (2525)(kathistemifromkat= down +hstmi= to set or stand) means literally to stand or set down". Neither can salt water yield fresh. Many commentaries are also available in Parallel Format via the commentary tab. 4:5; 1 Tim. Commentary on Romans 12:3-8. . 6:13; Zech. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason, the saying goes. 2, 3, 4. There are few sins people commit in which the tongue is not involved. 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. That's right! Amplified But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). D. Edmond Hiebert, Another prayer you might frequently prayis Col 1:9+ to "ask that you may be filled with (CONTROLLED BY - pleroosame verb for being filled with the Spirit - Eph 5:18+) the knowledge (epignosis) of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding." The basic idea isof exulting in being able to prevail over something or someone else, boasting in one's self to the injury of another person or thing. On this day of Thanksgiving, pray to the God of all wisdom. He wrote, The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. : Pass. This is a difficult phrase to decipher but probably refers to the entire sphere of human existence, the unending span of life stretching from birth to death. It is significant that the characteristics James first listed for godly wisdom are purity and peaceableness. NET James 3:11 A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it? With Gods help, we must learn to control our tongue. Its plans and procedure have all reference to self and to this world of the senses, though the subjects it discusses may belong to the invisible world, the world known to faith. Unless we douse it with confession and repentance, it will eventually consume us. Anon. (James 2:15-16+) God's wisdom motivates us to build up rather than tear down. Reprinted by permission. When someone gets bitter, they pierce themselves and build up or fasten together hate for someone else. NJB James 3:7 Wild animals and birds, reptiles and fish of every kind can all be tamed, and have been tamed, by humans; GWN James 3:7 People have tamed all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures. It's probably not a bad prayer to frequently pray! But ultimately, their minds are set on themselves, & the things they want are really just offerings to the false god of self. Haggai James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. 1:29; Rom. To have a godly heart we must follow the instructions found in Romans 6. It is interesting how the ancient Alexandrian Christians understood Gen. 1:26, where man and woman are created in the image (eikon) and likeness (homoiosis) of God. But if I refuse to listen and pray instead, the water of the Spirit douses the fire of hell, and the conversation dies. (1 Cor 14:33). Lord, make my words gracious and tender, for tomorrow I may have to eat them! (Faith, Love & Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James), Gilbrant -In both classical and Septuagintal usage epistmn means knowing, wise, prudent, especially being acquainted with an area of skill. Philippians Christian: That is, to them who have not thorough acquaintance with him; for he is best abroad; near home, he is ugly enough. 11:29+)Prausis also used in the beatitude Mt 5:5+"Blessed are the gentle (praus), for they shall inherit the earth." Zechariah 6:6; 1 Tim. And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: The fire of the tongue has been used to burn many. C.H. J. I. Packer, Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength. 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. Inspired by the Spirit, James is showing with strong words how much damage can be caused by an unbridled tongue, a "rudderless" tongue whipped around by strong winds of our fallen flesh. "Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit" (Proverbs 26:5). NIV Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Over the long haul, what we say gives others a pretty good idea of who and what we really are. CSB James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? (James 3:13-18 Wisdom for Harmonious Relationships). The man of the world desires to be counted anything but meek or poor in spirit, and would deem such a description of him equivalent to a charge of unmanliness. We may think were godly people because we go to church regularly or pray, but then we gossip or talk about people behind their backs. (Psalm62:4 ). Leviticus We may even hear the preacher talk about not slandering others, but before we leave we will say things concerning others that amount to slander. The answer is the same way a believer is able to control their tongue -- it is by continually beingfilled with (controlled by) the Spirit (Eph 5:18+), continually walking by the Spirit (Gal 5:16+). Society pays the price for this twisted thinking at all levels, for it always leads to confusion and every evil thing (v.16). He was the brother of the *apostle John. ByDavid C. Egner(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. Under his tongue is mischief and wickedness. Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: The name Malachi means "my messenger.". Steven Cole on peaceable -Seeking peace in relationships is not a minor theme in the Bible! Think about that. NJB James 3:11 does any water supply give a flow of fresh water and salt water out of the same pipe? -- Richard W. De Haan(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. 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. "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape" (Proverbs 19:5). BDAG says epistemon pertains "to being knowledgeable in a way that makes one effectual in the exercise of such knowledge." John the Baptist used anothen to describe Jesus "He who comes from above (anothen) is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. One sure way of becoming a blessing is allowing God to control our tongues. Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. (THEY COULD NOT BRING FORTH "FRESH WATER"!) Wisdom is not measured by degrees but by deeds. Reprinted by permission. 2 Samuel Proverbs 16:28A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends. (2 Cor 11:13-15). Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. It was the natural fruit of their bitter zeal and party spirit. Instead of creating the kind of verbal Greek fire that can destroy relationships, families, and churches, lets yield our tongue to the Holy Spirits control and allow our words to glorify the Lord. The things he writes here apply to harmonious relationships in the church, but also in our homes and in all of life. Lets be on the defensive against any offensive or unloving terms in our own dictionary of usage. As Steven Cole says "If we all would seek to live by these seven qualities of godly wisdom, personal conflicts would be greatly minimized and harmonious relationships would blossom and grow. "Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding" (Proverbs 23:23). No wonder James called the tongue "an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:8). Such a contrast is not necessarily disparaging of earthly matters. . We might refer to the speaker behind the scenes as one who didnt practice what he preached.. That proud old self must die. Adoniram Judsonwrote that " A life once spent is irrevocable. He who comes from heaven is above all." That many a kink Wisdom is the beauty of holiness. O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips"(Ps. 23:15; Matt. Author: Vernon C. Grounds (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. 13:9; 2 Sam. (James 3 Commentary), Robert Johnstone on pure -The Christianly wise man shrinks from moral defilement of every kind. It may leap upon the back of the prey or pin it down with its powerful claws. Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips (Ps. . (Pr 10:31) The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul, Oh Jehovah, from lying lips. Truth(225)(aletheia)has the literal sense of that which contains nothing hidden. William Penn, A word spoken is physically transient but morally permanent. 18:9; Matt. Constable writes that "Not only is this phenomenon contrary to the will of God, it is also contrary to the natural order of things.". Sper, THE TONGUE, SPEECH While we should never compromise doctrinal purity on essential truth, neither should we fight over minor matters where godly, Bible-believing people differ.Years ago, I received in the mail a number of papers from a man who had graduated from the same seminary that I graduated from. What comes out of our mouths shows us how much we need Gods help. I liked him well enough till I had read abler works and . It can destroy relationships (Mt 5:9+), Make (present tense)(4160)(poieo)means "to do" which focuses more on the end/achievement of the action. In a single day This TV commercial uses humor to indicate that a dental problem could reveal a more serious physical ailment. In short, the one with wisdom that is reasonable knows when to yield rights or opinions, including when he is proven wrong (THAT'S WHEN WE REALLY NEED TO RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT'S SUPERNATURAL ENABLEMENT!). They were either unconcerned about or oblivious to the presence of two visitors in their midst. Richard Sibbes, If we cannot be believed on our word, we are surely not to be trusted on our oath. James 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 120:6; Prov. But hardly anyone says, Listen to yourself. Im not suggesting that we have an inner voice that always knows the right thing to say. But how can believers carry out this command to show good behavior? When actions and words agree, the message is loud and clear. (Complete Biblical Library Greek-English Dictionary), Send (only here in NT)(1032)(bruo) means to be full to bursting, to abound, to overflow, to gush forth or "emit voluminously". When a person is concerned about demoting others, understand he is also concerned with the promotion of himself. Zephaniah Troublemakers? According to James, even greater havoc and loss can be created in human relationships for similar reasons (3:14-16). All Joy in All Trials. The point is that the type of fruit produced is determined by the species of tree. 21:21; Deut. (Ibid), As MacArthur says "if a person claims to belong to God and to have the wisdom of God, but his life is motivated and characterized by selfish ambition and bitter jealousy, he is simply lying against the truth. b. Is your speech profitable to others? ASV James 3:15 This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 10:8; 1 Sam. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. 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. Godly wisdom that is reasonable does not push its own rights or opinions without listening to and respecting the rights and opinions ofothers. (James 3- IVP Commentary), Hiebert on gentleness (meekness) -The meek man does not feel a need to contend for the recognition of his rights or acceptance of his personal views. While I acknowledge that it is not always wrong to sue, I was moved by the choice of those parents to follow the pure, peaceable, and gentle way (Jas. (Ibid). 15:23; Jdg. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. It is impossible to find an English word to translate this quality. He knows how to peddle his wickedness. On the Temple of Aesculapius at Epidaurus, there was the inscription at the entrance: 'He who would enter the divine temple must be pure [hagnos]; and purity is to have a mind which thinks holy thoughts.' Awful, hateful, ungodly, vile things emanate from this master of disaster. The thing that impressed him most was the magnificent and spotless show windows. Benjamin Franklin, If I speak what is false, I must answer for it; if truth, it will answer for me. 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." Jesus was more than James' brother; more importantly, Jesus was his Lord. People can tame tigers, dolphins, and falcons, but God must tame our tongues by transforming our hearts. Beloved, that's the power of our unbridled, unruddered tongue, unless it is continually surrendered to the guarding, guiding power of the Holy Spirit! NRS James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. Reprinted by permission. But in addition to his sermons, he regularly reading a Bible passage before his message and gave a verse-by-verse exposition, rich in gospel insight and wisdom for the Christian life. We must get our "spiritual roots" deep into His Word. Geologists had given the project a favorable report, but there was still some risk. 11:7; Song2:3; Isa. Proverbs 26:18-22 Like a madman who throws Firebrands, arrows and death, 19 So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, Was I not joking? 20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down. Let my words bless You and others. Philemon to do so for oneself, Hom., Xen. James lamented that in one breath we can worship God, and in the next, curse the apple of His eye. He wrote, It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison (3:8). James minced no words in warning about the power of the tongue. -- Author unknown. David lied to Ahimelech the priest and occasioned his murder by King Saul (1 Sam. Why? Amen. GNT James 3:16 , . Many of us are skilled at sounding religious, but we dont put our words into action. That makes up the total personality of the Christian.Let us not for one minute think that the wisdom of God and the knowledge of man, which of course has its origin in the mind which God created, cannot live harmoniously and that they are contradictory." "In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression" (Proverbs 10:19). And if you get more of it that I do, Im going to resent you w/ feelings that are cruelly uncaring. 6:1+; Eph. 7:26 = I discovered more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets; Isa. "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom " (Proverbs 3:13-18). She had never cooked beef tongue before! We should not try to control our tongue with our own strength; we should rely on the Holy Spirit (ED: SEE TONGUE CONTROL). 11:38). Hiebert -The adjective "full" underlines that this heavenly wisdom is characterized by an abundant measure of mercy. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.". that can only give you earthly, natural and demonic wisdom? (Ibid), POSB -It is contrary to the nature of believers to have an untamed tongue. (Treasures from James), Hiebert -Since the reference seems to be to a religiously motivated feeling, "bitter zeal" or "harsh zeal" seems the best rendering. 2:18. i. 12:9; 2 Cor. Purity, as required by God, and exemplified in the measure of their faith by all Christs people, implies a superiority of soul, which will show itself continually in word and deed, to everything low and sensual, to everything selfish and mean,a freedom from petty views and sinister ends, and, on the contrary, a relish and love of everything really great and good. KJV James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. James 3:17. "A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire" (Proverbs 16:27). All rights reserved), One careless word can be a spark Words come from the physical brain which is why a stroke makes a person aphasic (unable to speak). 16:13; 1 Chr. So the parents appealed to the clothing and slide manufacturers to correct the problems that led to the death of their daughter. What is wrong with wanting revenge? But unruly tongues accomplish the same results. Lord Jesus, take control of my mouthtoday. The Greek term and the English equivalent to lie involve more than simply telling what is not true, for this could occur without an intent to deceive or mislead. 141:3). James is echoing his half-brother Jesus Who taught "It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles (koinooin the present tense)the man.(Mt 15:11, see also Mt 15:18-20, Mt 12:34, 35, cf Mk 7:15). Depart from evil and do good ; Seek peace and pursue it she. Mt 12:34, 35, cf Mk 7:15 ) to indicate that a dental problem COULD a. 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