The words we speak reveal our hearts, especially when we are under pressure. Remember, if God takes our words seriously, so should we. We will be held accountable for our words at the Judgment seat of Christ. 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). Such a contrast is not necessarily disparaging of earthly matters. James used the same phrase from above earlier declaring that "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above (anothen), coming down from the Father of lights (what a dramatic contrast with the "father of lies" the devil who also gives "gitts" including wisdom that is "demonic! Piety is disgraced in all the shows of it, if there be not charity. J. I. Packer, Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength. Wuest For every creature, quadrupeds and birds and reptiles and marine life, is controlled and has been controlled by mankind. James said that "no man can tame the tongue," but God can, and He offers help from several sources. But therein lies the solution. Sounds like our Christian life. J D Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. The peacemakers are those who live by the heavenly wisdom, which is first pure and then peaceable, that is, by righteousness. Christian pity is the reflection of God's pity, and that went out to men and women not only when they were suffering unjustly but also when they were suffering through their own fault. Conversely you may hold fast to purity but do so in a contentious manner and neither is this godly wisdom because it is not peaceable. The Industrial Court ruled in the case of a secretary who was fired because she sent e-mail from the office computer to several friends, griping about her superiors. (Ibid). To honor You today. James 3:9. Take my voice and let me sing It was hopelessly overweight, and I suspect it no longer had any teeth. If such be your spirit, he says, glory not and lie not against the truth; that is, Do not boast that you are wise, wise with the wisdom of heaven: for in so boasting you lie, and this glorying and falsehood are in direct opposition to Gods truth. The spirit of self-seeking creates rivalry and division in the church and the home. 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). "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge" (Proverbs 15:7). 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." By:Dave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Be sensitive to Gods Spirit. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Solomon wrote, He who restrains his lips is wise (Proverbs 10:19). James 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. Now are you really confused? Is your speech profitable to others? One Man has been shown us by God, in Whom His ideal of man was embodied; and He, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, threatened not, but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: (1 Peter 2:23+)He for those who nailed Him to the tree prayed, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Lk 23:34+) The worlds spirit of wrath, then, must be folly; whilst than a spirit of meekness (gentleness)like His (JESUS), in the midst of controversy, oppositions, trials of whatever kind, there can be no surer evidence that Jesus is made of God to His people wisdom.(Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added), Zodhiates -When everything goes wrong and troubles abound and the Christian can still go about his duties in life without revolting against God, against Wisdom, then he is possessed with this wonderful meekness of wisdom. 5:21). Reprinted by permission. NET James 3:16 For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice. GWN James 3:13 Do any of you have wisdom and insight? William Jenkyn, An evil speaker is his own scourge. Awful, hateful, ungodly, vile things emanate from this master of disaster. Eventually the potter was ruined by the very scheme he had devised to defame the man he envied. The psalmist describes this hypocritical "forked tongue".. More self-denial, like His in Galilee, The more it burns, the faster it revolves until the whole wheel spins in a blaze, spitting fire in all directions. "A man is tried by his praise" (Proverbs 27:21). No good tongue yields both words of blessing and words of cursing. (AMEN!). John Bunyan says such a person is "a saint abroad, but a devil at home." James 3:1-12 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: James seems to be moving in a very different direction after his discourse on works, which concluded, "faith apart from works is dead" (2:14-26). BBE James 3:7 For every sort of beast and bird and every living thing on earth and in the sea has been controlled by man and is under his authority; James presents the picture of the possibility of taming wild animals of all sorts in preparation (v8) to accentuate the impossibility of taming the tongue. The more he saw the less he spoke They could have bitten their tongue the moment they said them. Here are all 11 uses of prautes in the NT - 1 Co. 4:21; 2 Co. 10:1; Gal. Do you enjoy gossip? To gracious people? "Perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit" (Proverbs 15:4). NJB James 3:17 whereas the wisdom that comes down from above is essentially something pure; it is also peaceable, kindly and considerate; it is full of mercy and shows itself by doing good; nor is there any trace of partiality or hypocrisy in it. The wisdom controlling the tongue (James 3:1318) 1:22. (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James), John MacArthur -There is an inexorable causal relationship between godly wisdom, genuine righteousness, and peace. This person behind the curtain reminds me of a problem we as Christians experience today. The parts of our body. "There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword" (Proverbs 12:18). NLT James 3:8 but no one can tame the tongue. (MacArthur New Testament Commentary James). It cannot be controlled by both at the same time. We can make sure we are in the Spirit's control by incorporating Scripture into our life and by asking the Spirit to direct our thoughts and actions each day. It can consume and turn to ashes the character of a person in a moment. We are not left to our own devices. JAMES 3:8 A change of heart is needed when our words of blessing are waning. No physician can heal the wounds inflicted by the tongue. But even when fighting against sin, it hungers for peace, yearning to heal all divisions by its wise counsel. (James 3:13-18 Wisdom for Harmonious Relationships). "(1 Jn 5:17). "A righteous man hateth lying" (Proverbs 13:5). "The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom" (Proverbs 10:31). In other words "dichotomousdialogue" has absolutely no place in the life of a believer in Jesus Christ. 3:11). 15:23; Jdg. How, then, can I best honor God and help others? Among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a whole wicked world: it infects the whole body; catching fire itself from hell, it sets fire to the whole wheel of creation. Will Durant, Kind words are the music of the world. People with bitter envying may be intelligent, talented, and educated, but they resent anyone who appears to threaten their territories or careers (Journey into Faith That Works: A Study of James), John Phillips on bitter jealousy -To have "bitter envying" in one's heart toward a wiser, more gifted, and more successful brother is the very opposite of wisdom. I have no regard for truth, no respect for justice, no mercy for the defenseless. In other words if you compromise the purity of wisdom in order to maintain the peace, this is not godly wisdom. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. (James 3 Commentary). He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom's gentleness. This need not be so, my brothers. All rights reserved). A ships rudder can steer a huge vessel in a raging storm (v.4). My neighbor may be blessed. In a single day Such inconsistencies are not found in nature, but out of the human being can come both bitter and sweet words. It short, wisdom not from God is of the world, of the flesh and of the devil! (James 3 Commentary), Robert Johnstone on pure -The Christianly wise man shrinks from moral defilement of every kind. Anon. Its venom swiftly paralyzes your nervous system, which stops your heart. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . (James 3:15, 16) (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added). Reprinted by permission. In false wisdom, man is supreme. 9:47; Lk. Eulogeocan be from men to God, from men to men, and from God to men. We must draw on the wisdom that is from abovewisdom that is pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:17). 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. It promotes "right relationships between man and man, and between man and God." We are wise because we have Him who is wise, and only in that sense can we answer James affirmatively. It doesnt come from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. It is the wisdom that leads to immoral decisions about how life should be lived. The meaning seems to be similar, and the same translation would be clearer here: Let him show by a good course of life his works. The works (ergon) here spoken of, and the good (beautiful, noble)(kalos) course of life, are the same, but looked at in different lights. As discussed aboveprautes is one aspect of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23+). Rom. On the other hand, if you sow worldly wisdom (with its "seeds" of selfishness and strife) you will reap disorder and every evil thing (conflict, disharmony, etc). 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. The true wisdom is not rigid but is willing to listen and skilled in knowing when wisely to yield. NKJ James 3:18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. What Do You Do with a Broken Relationship? All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Matt. Gossip is rooted in ourneed to feel good about ourselves. Mt. 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 second is first pure and then peaceable. HAVE YOU BELIEVED IN JESUS THE PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM? Religious zeal or "enthusiasm" for God and truth is a commendable attitude, but the subtleties of sinful human nature can readily pervert it into bitter antagonism against those who do not express their adherence to God and His truth in the same way we do. [1] My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. (Psalm 140:3). We practice. 12:34). Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:8 God's First Words to the First Sinner Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:9-12 Man's Readiness to Invent Excuse for Sin Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:9-12 Christ the Conqueror of Satan Spurgeon, Charles Haddon Genesis 3:15 Christ the Conqueror of Satan Charles Haddon Spurgeon Genesis 3:16 (Mark 5:2-4). By Gods grace, no. And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tree is bad and the spring is bad. The Guinness Book of World Records was created. James is saying that the full range of iniquity finds an outlet through the tongue. "Be not wise in thine own eyes" (Proverbs 3:7). The more he saw, the less he spoke; It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. "Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross" (Proverbs 26:23). 24). You must be born again in order to bless in those circumstances and situations in which you formerly would curse. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. Pause a minute and think about what your usual conversation is like. Spurgeon reminds us that "Behold is a word of wonder; it is intended to excite admiration. 1:183:23. "The tongue of the wise is health" (Proverbs 12:18). Here James metaphoricallyequates the tongue directly with a fire. (Matt. I'm always saying the wrong thing! Yet Scripture clearly states that an abusive tongue is not under the control of the Spirit (James 3:3l0). If James were addressing unbelievers, than good and evil speech from the same mouth would in fact be the norm and would be totally expected. WuestBut the wisdom which is from above is essentially pure, then peaceable, sweetly reasonable, satisfied with less than its due, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free from insincerity. 14:12, Gilbrant -Op is a general word for a hole or opening of any kind, whether in the ground, in a rock, in the roof or wall of a house (i.e., chimneys, doors, windows), or in the human body (i.e., ears, mouth, etc.). 3:15; Jas. George Swinnock, Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is. Of course the way to accomplish this unnatural response is by continual reliance on the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit (See Tongue Control). William Penn, A word spoken is physically transient but morally permanent. Steven Cole on peaceable -Seeking peace in relationships is not a minor theme in the Bible! 1. uh, yes, honey, I suppose He did., Then, Daddy, she said, which one did God believe? (Swindoll's Living Insights). He talks of prayer, of repentance, of faith, and of the new birth; but he knows but only to talk of them. Leviticus No, at best we can only be philosophers, friends of wisdom. Think of the potential of the tongue which James is depicting with this phrase the very world of iniquity -- it has the power to affect the entire unrighteous, sinful world! The usage in Philippians 2:10 reveals an expression used to encompass every aspect of creation, in heaven, and. Winkler writes"A word of evil from the old Serpent consigned our race to death, and, like Satan's tongue, are in a degree the tongues of all his children." (BEC), Poison (2447)(iosfromhemi= to send) is something sent out and one Greek meaning is thus arrow, a meaning not found in the NT. Reprinted by permission. 111:10). YLT James 3:17 and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --. The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. According to company president John M. Morse, protesters demanded that a specific word be deleted because it is derogatory and offensive. As the Holy Spirit purifies our heart, he gives us self-control so that we will speak words that please God. To clean up what we say, That man may not yet have had much biblical training, but he knew one truth for sure: The term Christian troublemaker is an oxymoron. This negative connotation describesenvy of someone elses possessions, achievements, or advantages. Of course, this presupposes that we are "prepared" for the "pop test." 9:45; Mk. TODAY IN THE WORD - James 3:13-18 Many of us are skilled at sounding religious, but we dont put our words into action. "Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself" (Proverbs 25:9). He had been a good friend of mine, and he knew something of my life and how I had lived. James 2 continues the theme of maturity presented at the beginning of the book. Jesus said, The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out the evil stored up in his heart. NKJ James 3:16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. (Sermon), But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.Matthew 15:18, The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. "The perverse tongue shall be cut off" (Proverbs 10:31). And as we have learned, none of the over 1600 NT commands can be successfully carried out in reliance on our own natural strength, but only in reliance on the supernatural strength provided by the Holy Spirit. "Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding" (Proverbs 17:24). We can feel imprisoned by hard feelings, strained relationships, and confining circumstances. Bitter waters were made sweet at Marah when a divinely revealed tree was cast into them (Exod. I heard about a professing Christian who got angry on the job and let loose with some oaths. Of course not! Such a person shows compassion, or pity, for the less fortunate. Over the years weve been able to train Gentle Ben, Lassie, Flipper, Shamu, even Barney! In other words, we are to sing a duet, the tongue and the heart are to be in tune. . Judges The new believer was surprised. "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape" (Proverbs 19:5). peaceable, gentle, willing to yield . And at night let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked. Hiebert thinks this "is probably an allusion to the poison of the serpent's tongue (Ps58:4; 140:3)." 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. Instead of promoting harmony, this "wisdom" causes disruption and unruliness; instead of creating closer fellowship among the members, it destroys it. But the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 5:22, 23+). R. C. Sproul, Conviction of ignorance is the doorstep to the temple of wisdom. Thus say the common people that know him, A saint abroad, and a devil at home. 15:14; Jas. It is the faculty of the external manifestation of the thoughts of man and the will of man. working in lives that will PRODUCE DEEDS THAT MANIFEST A LIVING FAITH. 3:17; 2 Pet. "He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets" (Proverbs 20:19). b. Let him show - If you claim to be wise, prove it! Have Thine own way! But Jesus can. Sophos was a technical termfor the teacher; in Jewish usage one who has a knowledge of practical moral wisdom resting on a knowledge of God and it was because of this association some commentators feel James is addressing primarily teachers, the ones who would be purveyors of wisdom. De Haan 15:44 ("it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. But if I refuse to listen and pray instead, the water of the Spirit douses the fire of hell, and the conversation dies. C. H. Spurgeon, The sublimity of wisdom is to do those things living which are to be desired when dying. James 3:11 Does a fountain send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? Earthly ("earth-bound" - NEB)(1919)(epigeios from epi = upon + ge = the earth) means of or belonging to the earth as distinguished from heaven. Amplified Out of the same mouth come forth blessing and cursing. 2:25+; Titus3:2+; Jas. 3:17). Our own words may not have caused wars or wrecked cities, but they can break hearts and ruin reputations. In the intertestamental period, it came to be used symbolically as the place of divine punishment (cf. It is both the knowledge and practice of it. 141:3). 5:11; Dan. Rightly understood, then, brethren, you cannot but feel how searching and scathing this word of the apostle is; and it is interesting to notice, that the very same tempers which are here denounced as unspiritual, merely of the soul, are those which the Apostle Paul specifies as peculiarly grieving to that Divine Spirit through whose indwelling alone mans spirit has rule over his lower nature. James used other vivid analogies to illustrate the enormous power of this little member of the body. Epigeios - 6x -Jn. 6:3; Robert Johnstone -In substance the meaning is evidently this: If there be truly wise and instructed men among you, they will prove their wisdom by a holy lifea life distinguished by Christian meekness(GENTLENESS).' (Burdick), Zodhiates adds that "The verb epistamaifrom which this participle is derived does not refer only to theoretical knowledge, but also to the doing of things. Utley -True wisdom is known by its deeds. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James, Paradoxical Principle of 100% Dependent and 100% Responsible, Complete Biblical Library Greek-English Dictionary. They cited our differing abilities, appearances, and environments. M R De Haan II (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. This is what unregenerate people do, not those who have been born again and are called to live a like of truth and righteousness. All rights reserved), Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. Were either growing sweeter and wiser as the days go by, or were growing into foolish or even sour-faced curmudgeons. (3) Be the . Thus, the building of the Tower of Babel and a world capital city was begun. ", Cole makes an excellent point that "also implicit in the verse is the fact that a harvest is not accidental or serendipitous. Benjamin Franklin, If I speak what is false, I must answer for it; if truth, it will answer for me. For many of us, the problem started early. "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;keep watch over the door of my lips." Todays passage encourages us to turn to the only source of true wisdom: God. NRS James 3:18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Amos BBE James 3:16 For where envy is, and the desire to get the better of others, there is no order, but every sort of evil-doing. 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! Titus 3:2 sounds a similar note: "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.". All Joy in All Trials. He had been contrasting the wisdom from beneath with that from above. ", Adrian Rogerssaid "Wisdom is the ability to see life from God's point of view. Ron Mehl who is a pastor in Portland, Oregon has written a great little book called Right With God. ", J Vernon McGee -As someone has said, "The most untamable thing in the world has its den just behind the teeth." Sometimes, however, we have three constituent elements mentioned or alluded tothe body, soul, and spirit (ED: See Dichotomy versus Trichotomy). Why, indeed! Here it would refer to the disorder caused by those who withtheir false wisdom trouble the group of believers by demanding their own rights and exercising a party spirit. ASV James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Jesus gives us a good commentary on theillustrations of James declaring that A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.So then, you will know them by their fruits. James begins this section by asking a rhetorical question: Who is wise and understanding among you? (v. 13). In his epistle, James addressed a universal theme in human history when he wrote about the damage an uncontrolled tongue can bring. But it seems more probable that, like the intervening section on the tongue (James 3:2-12), this section on wisdom (James 3:13-18) applies to everyone in the churches to whom James was writing, true believers and mere professed believers. Be not many teachers Let no more of you take this upon you than God thrusts out; seeing it is so hard not to offend in speaking much. Reprinted by permission. People in our lives may sometimes suggest we do what seems most gratifying or practical in the moment. This passage begins with a stern warning to those who teach and proceeds to a set of pronouncements, nearly a tirade, on how the human tongue Continue reading "Commentary on James 3:1-12" GNT James 3:16 , . 12:19). No more can sea water yield fresh water. ." Its good to ask from time to time: Am I growing in wisdom? After all, life is relentlessly dynamic. But the parents refused to sue. This passage continues James's big idea that faith and works go together. (1) The principle established. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. 12:3; Song5:4; Obad. 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. It would be a great pity to stir up impure minds. Words come from the physical brain which is why a stroke makes a person aphasic (unable to speak). My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. Such a "wisdom" cannot be from God. James wants us to apply godly wisdom to our personal lives and relationships.Is there peace in your home? 18:25; 1 Sa15:32 = Surely the bitterness of death is past. 7:18, 20), Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. "With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied" (Proverbs 18:20). 11:7; Song2:3; Isa. We must let the wisdom of God check our thoughts before they leave our tongues. NAB James 3:6 The tongue is also a fire. They had speakers who didnt do, and doers who didnt speak. 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. (Ibid). Reprinted by permission. Double-speak is defined aslanguage that deliberatelyobscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses themeaningof words. Matthew Henry, It is bad to think ill, but it is worse to speak it. The Promised Land was described as a land of springs of water. We review. (Mt 5:37+). 3:17; 1 Pet. 12:36). George Seevers, Wisdom is easy to him that will understand. 2 For we all astumble in many ways. - Eph 6:17+). James 3:1-12 The Tongue Is a Fire 1 aLet not many of you become teachers, bmy brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a 1stricter judgment. Use your tongue to praise God (Psalm 51:14-15). And watch each word I say. The court compared the woman's comments about her superiors to tea room chitchat. 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