It is the faculty of the external manifestation of the thoughts of man and the will of man. "He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him" (Proverbs 18:13). Matthew Henry -How absurd is it that those who use their tongues in prayer and praise should ever use them in cursing, slandering, and the like! This man is for any company, and for any talk; as he talks now with you, so will he talk when he is on the ale-bench; and the more drink he has in his crown, the more of these things he has in his mouth; religion has no place in his heart, or house, or conversation; all he has lies in his tongue, and his religion is, to make a noise therewith. Even for believers the battle of taming a tongue by the power of the Spirit rages daily as our fallen flesh seeks to usurp control of our tongue (cf Eph 4:29+). 2 For we all stumble in many things. Yes, better than he knows himself. Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist- Amplified - "For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition).". Phaedrus, The greatest wisdom on this earth is holiness. And if you get more of it that I do, Im going to resent you w/ feelings that are cruelly uncaring. (v.10). J. I. Packer, Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength. Some writers think first pure implies a progression of qualities of godly wisdom. The show window of the Christian is most important. Words are like dynamite. 1:29; Rom. 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. 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. Because of the length of some of the sections, some have merely been introduced (Proverbs 1:20-33below). But there is something we cannot tame. Anupokritosdescribes that which is unhypocritical, genuine (faith, love and wisdom in Scripture) and without show or pretense (pretense = a claim made or implied and especially one not supported by fact). , , . The first of these was James the son of *Zebedee. Rom. Warren Wiersbe -The problem, of course, is not the tongue; it is the heart. James 3 James 3 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. The Bible abounds with illustrations of such use. (Ps 141:3). Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Imagine them walking out of the place of worship and encountering a situation that angered them (someone pulls in front of you on the freeway-- that never happens to you after Sunday worship does it?) It has no room for others, much less genuine humility. Amplified For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea animal, can be tamed and has been tamed by human genius (nature). William Baker -James has thus provided for us a prescription for harmony in the body of Christ. When the Holy Spirit works in us, He gives us self-control to speak words that please the Father. Lord Jesus, take control of my mouthtoday. Hugh of St Victor, A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. But neither wanted to yield to the other. Have Thine own way! Let your light shine (aorist imperative) before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Its only sure killer is a long and hard look at what Jesus accomplished when He died on the cross. 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. 10:16. The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. Be careful today how you speak to others. 2:26; 2 Ki. Believers should not only refrain from cursing but also bless those who curse and persecute them (Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14). Fueled by Hell, it burns our lives with its filthy fires. "Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father" (Proverbs 29:3). Eternity is long! 1:6; Zeph. James 2 continues the theme of maturity presented at the beginning of the book. Interesting! More like the Master I long to ever be. 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. NKJ James 3:9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Members (3196) see preceding discussion onmelos. Men read what you write, whether faithless or true - Anon. Are you watching shows and listening to talk radiothat regurgitates the same mindless gibberish? And he went out and wept bitterly" (Matt. It is like an enemy that cannot be contained by military force. All rights reserved), SOME TALK ABOUT TALK Unbelievers lack the supernatural power to tame this vicious beast. "By wise guidance thou shalt make thy war" (Proverbs 24:6). And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, 'Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.' Just as a horse needs a rider holding its reigns, & a ship needs a pilot at the rudder, so your tongue needs a master; & God is the only one who can do the job. James 3:13 Divine wisdom James Brewster. 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. (2)INSINUATING EVILS - You don't really know if this juicy little morsel is true or not, but it sure makes an exciting conversation. Figuratively,karposis used of the consequence of physical, mental, or spiritual action. In a similar way, Saul's jealousy eventually caused his own destruction. Reprinted by permission. Matthew Henry, It is bad to think ill, but it is worse to speak it. These things ought not so to be; and, if such considerations were always at hand, surely they would not be. We curse(present tense) (2672)(kataraomaifromkatara= a curse fromkata= down +ara= a prayer, a curse) literally is to curse down and so to call a curse down upon someone. The parts of our body. (EBC). And so I agree with John MacArthur's analysis of James 3:13-18- "Some interpreters believe the phrase who among you refers only to the teachers, or would-be teachers, addressed in James 3:1. 141:3). My wife and I returned from several weeks away from our home and immediately detected a fetid smell upon entering the house. THE SECRET OF A CONTROLLED TONGUE BYTHEODORE EPP. James is saying, For harmonious relationships, behave with godly wisdom, not with worldly wisdom.In typical fashion, James sets his trap and then springs it! "In James 3:11 the adjective was used literally of "salt" or bitter water; here the usage is figurative, to denote a bitter or harsh attitude." Doerksen says that it refers to a specialist, one possessing professional knowledge of a field (James, p.86). "A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver" (Proverbs 25:11). 16:20-23). (Norman Geisler - When Cultists Ask), He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. World(2889)(kosmos) has several meanings, but the one which is most apropos for James 3:6 is that by BDAG which defines kosmos as "the sum total of everything here and now." "There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword" (Proverbs 12:18). (Pr 18:21) Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. The first screw to get loose in a person's head is usually the tongue. 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. John 3:1-3. Amen. The answer will reveal not only your inner character but the spiritual condition of your soul." (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries James). Such a "wisdom" cannot be from God. Jesus said that our words come from our heart (Matt. In this context it means to take a position, to come forward, to appear. Aletheiais that which is not concealed, but instead is is that which is seen or expressed as it really is. Isa 5:20Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! (Mt. All rights reserved), Have Thine own way, Lord! Mitton aptly calls this "an ascending scale of wickedness! The proud and willful I 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. 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? 15:19-20)." 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. (Ibid), Walter Martin on restless -"In the present context it forms the picture of a caged animal pacing back and forth and seeking an opportunity to escape." JDB. "In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found" (Proverbs 10:13). THOUGHT - That makes sense because similarly Jesus said out of the mouth comes that which fills the heart (the control center of men, which would include the mind). Where can wisdom be found? 2:26; Deut. 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. Whatever he might claim, he cannot be saved. )this wisdom is not from heaven; but as it displays itself on earth, so it is also of earthly origin. . Then wouldn't one sigh, (Gal 5:17+), Likeness (only NT use)(3669)(homoiosisfromhomoioo= to make like) describesa state of similarity likeness, resemblance, a becoming like. 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. Let all readers, then, first examine their own hearts before reading beyond the question posed in James 3:13. CSB James 3:7 Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man. Any Christian can ask for the grace needed, for God gives good gifts (James 1:17) and gives them generously (James 1:5). James reminded us that the wisdom that is from above is . Branon. Fresh and bitter water cannot come from a fountain at the same time. 37:37; Ps. What kind are you sowing? "You can't hold a fellow down in the ditch unless you stay there with him." Thank You that by Your Spirit my untamed tongue can be brought under divine control. Johnstone on demonic/devilish -But something more awful still has to be said of this wicked wisdom. 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. But the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. It defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell (3:5-6). Dont let them blow up in your face. Instead of boasting, trust God (James 4:13-16). All rights reserved), You're writing a "gospel," a chapter each day, Once spoken, words cant be taken back. But no legislation eliminates prejudice in the heart. ReadWhat Do You Do with a Broken Relationship? 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. Reasonable (only NT use; no uses in Septuagint)(2138)(eupeithesfrom eu = good, easiness + peitho = to persuade)means easily persuaded (but not gullible! If we joke about sinful practices, we are speaking in a way we shouldnt (Ephesians 5:12). Hence the Apostle Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans, distinguishes all men into two classesthose who are in the flesh, and those who are in the spirit; the standard on which the division is based being that which I have now indicated: Ye are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you (Ro 8:9+). The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. It is not a matter of acquiring truth in lectures but of applying truth to life." More self-denial, like His in Galilee, Barton - "The Holy One, Blessed is He" is one of the most frequent descriptions of God in rabbinic literature. When we ask, His wisdom will begin to rise in us and pour itself out to others. Zodhiates adds "The tongue is only an instrument of the mind and heart and is appropriately located in between the two. 3 John The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. The sweet spirit God wants for us cannot exist in a heart polluted by bitterness. He simply won't stop!" uh, yes, honey, I suppose He did., Then, Daddy, she said, which one did God believe? (Swindoll's Living Insights). 1:11). This recalls James 2:14-26 where one's "works" show orauthenticateone's "faith" to be genuine. Thinking It Over A short intellect usually has a long tongue. James 3:9-10 says, With [our tongue] we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men . All rights reserved) so no fountain salt and sweet water is able to make. Wisdom is peaceable but that does not mean peace at any price. 1:5; 2 Tim. But James said, No man can tame the tongue. Spurgeon -It would be a monstrosity, a thing to be wondered at, and stared at as unnatural and absurd if a fig tree started bearing olive berries and it is just as unnatural for a Christian to live in sin. In 2:13, James used the verb of the triumph of mercy over strict justice in the coming judgment; here the picture relates to the triumph of arrogant pride over others in the interactions of daily life." "In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression" (Proverbs 10:19). (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! 3:15; 1 Ki. 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." It also means "being like," "correspondence"He who curses man turns against God Himself, who created man after His own similitude." (Bible Exposition Commentary). The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. He rages at faith because he sees therein his own defeat and the victory of grace. Who teaches us how to GROW TALLER THROUGH TESTING. James 3:17 - The wisdom that is from above is without hypocrisy. --Dennis De Haan. (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". JAMES 3:8 "The man that heareth shall speak so as to endure" (Proverbs 21:28). "With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied" (Proverbs 18:20). Beloved, this is mind blowing! 6:1+; Eph. Gustafson, There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. If we have not walked out of the house "filled with the Spirit," then clearly our "vessel" is vulnerable and if"bumped" by adverse words or deeds, is far more likely to "spill" bitter water, so to speak. You must banish all contentiousness and mutual accusation. It came from the teller who had attempted to balance and he hadn't balanced. Malcolm Watts, If the Lord Jesus Christ is a stranger to you, the best you can hope for is to become a philosopher, like Socrates of old. But how can believers carry out this command to show good behavior? Phillips For wherever you find jealousy and rivalry you also find disharmony and all other kinds of evil. James says wisdom is reasonable; flexible; forgiving; peaceful; caring; given to friendly visits, small acts of courtesy, and kind words. The blame did not belong to defective radar or thick fog but to human stubbornness. Matthew Henry, Gentleness(meekness, humility)(4240)(prautescf closely related word praus) describes the quality of NOT being overly impressed by a sense of ones self-importance. Jeremy Taylor, The wisest person in the world is the person who knows the most about God. From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing- James is saying that believers were speaking blessing and cursing. God can use our tongues to direct others into the way of life, and to delight them in the trials of life. "Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?" No, at best we can only be philosophers, friends of wisdom. Adrian Rogers -Watch the words of your mouth. Curtis Vaughan. . (1 Cor 1:20), THOUGHT - Let's get practical. A little girl in a Chinese village watched a missionary as he went about the Master's work. As a pastor, I have seen poisonous tongues do great damage to individuals, families, classes, and entire churches. You never know who may be listening. 5:21). John ", Lenski adds thatzelos"is not as narrow as our "jealousy" but as broad as overzealousness in any matter for which one contends; hence "bitter" is appended and is to be understood in the sense in whichpikros is used in James 3:11, offensive, unpalatable to all who come in contact with this fanatic zeal. There is iniquity of all shapes and sizes in these various venues (just another reason I have "fasted from news" for over 2 years, and have subscribed to Vidangel to filter the gratuitous sex, blasphemy of Jesus' great Name and a sewer of curse words). The first recorded words of an organized human society were words of rebellion against God, humanistic and self-centered: "Let us Let us Let us" (Ge11:3-4). And in the book of James, We are wise because we have Him who is wise, and only in that sense can we answer James affirmatively. 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. All rights reserved), How easy it is to use many words 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. James 3:1-12 discusses talking. 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." The fruit of this wisdom (James 3:18) (Hiebert - James Commentary). Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. Utley on selfish ambition -It refers to an egotistical, jealous ambitionmy way or no wayamong leaders. In a twelve-page statement, the court said, "The court agrees that if derogatory, insolent, and impertinent (words) are used toward the superior officers directly it would construe a serious misconduct on the part of (the woman)". (Complete Word Study Dictionary), Homoiosis in the Septuagint (Lxx)-Ge1:26; Ps. Praus, is also used in the Septuagint rending of Numbers 12:3 "Now the man Moses was very humble (praus), more than any man who was on the face of the earth." NIV James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. ), Stulac explains James' question "For those who do not care about true wisdom but only want the status of being thought wise, the question is a challenge; James's answer will expose them for what they are. It is easy to have "bitter envying and strife" in our hearts (James 3:14). If we seek wisdom so that we can lord it over others, or use it for our own ad-vantage or power, it is not pure, godly wisdom. James will now answer the question of how a believer knows he or she possesses wisdom from above. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Sper. Righteousness(1343)(dikaiosunefromdikaios= being proper or right in the sense of being fully justified being or in accordance with what God requires) is the quality of being upright. "Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause" (Proverbs 24:28). 1:22). 2 Timothy You may say, Oh, but that's just the way I am! It was important that the water from it continued to be fresh and usable. This is nature's way of trying to get by contention what it desires to possess,-fighting, and warring, and killing, yet the result of all this is nil. To rule your tongue, let Christ rule in your heart. All rights reserved), Lord, set a watch upon my lips, (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. Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water. Grant us grace by Your Spirit to live it out for the glory of the Lamb. But that woman owned property, and she had business at the bank out at Old Hickory. No physician can heal the wounds inflicted by the tongue. It would be a great pity to stir up impure minds. Like the Apostles at Pentecost, it can be set on fire from heaven! Wuest The spring does not pour forth out of the same opening the sweet and the bitter [water], does it? We like to hear it and share it with others because it "tastes" good. Some people might have seen in this tragedy an opportunity for a lucrative lawsuit against two big corporations. NKJ James 3:11 Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? This TV commercial uses humor to indicate that a dental problem could reveal a more serious physical ailment. There is more hope of a fool than of him" (Proverbs 29:20). Consider your words before you say them. And so, the same Bible that says, "Be ready to hear," says, "Be slow to speak." Thoughts from Don Anderson on James 3:6 (source). "Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool" (Proverbs 19:1). 6:13; Zech. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. The truly wise man is he who has conformity of spirit to the only wise God, who believes what God teaches, loves what God loves, lives as Jesus livedHe who was the express image of the invisible God. Because God is not a God of confusion but of peace (1 Cor. Titus HAVE YOU BELIEVED IN JESUS THE PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM? Upon approaching its unsuspecting victim, it quickly chooses between two methods of capture. Jesus usessophosto describe worldly wisdom (Mt 11:25, cpLk 10:21+,1Cor 1:19-20), emphasizing that what the world refers to as "wise" does not allow one to see spiritual truth. Regrettably, out of the same mouth that blesses can come words of cursing. During the political race, this politician has really brought out everything that he could to convey a bad impression in the minds of others about his rival, and now that he has succeeded, he is giving him a bath in muck. It is no small matter when we open our mouths. And so James issues a command inaorist imperativewhich means "Do this now!" 3:11; Jas. Eventually the potter was ruined by the very scheme he had devised to defame the man he envied. ), willing to yield, compliant, congenial, open to reason. 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. But toward the end of World War II, seven Italian prisoners of war, who were being held at a large camp nearby, were chosen to help decorate the churchs plain brick walls. It rolls up its sleeves and takes action." Is sown in peace by those who make peace- If you sow peace, you will reap peace, which is what wisdom from above sows. Habakkuk Before you speak, remember that words are like fireyou can neither control nor reverse the damage they can do. Yet these same people, with the blessings still on their lips, would sometimes, after leaving worship, actually curse someone who had angered them! By:Keila Ochoa(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. (Pause for Power). Wuest for where jealousy and contentiousness are, there, in that place, are restlessness and instability and every base deed. InRo 1:14+, Paul refers to the Greeks as the "wise" (although not in spiritual matters). 4:8; Jas. TECHNICAL NOTE - The Textus Receptus has the word akataschetos(from a = without + katecho = hold back or control) which means that which cannot be restrained, uncontrollable, untameable, unruly. "The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way" (Proverbs 14:8). Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . "The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom" (Proverbs 10:31). ), the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; (1 Cor 2:3-7). (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. Philippians 1:15. EXCUSES and DEFENDS SIN in justifying itself. 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