"The lip of truth shall be established for ever" (Proverbs 12:19). Reasonable (only NT use; no uses in Septuagint)(2138)(eupeithesfrom eu = good, easiness + peitho = to persuade)means easily persuaded (but not gullible! He said to believers, These things ought not to be so. Hess. Without a command from the mind and permission from the will, the tongue cannot speak either good or evil." So, "under God" there is equalitybut only under God. "He that is wise winneth souls" (Proverbs 11:30). "Yes," replied the officer, "but the President asked my opinion of him; he did not ask for his opinion of me." 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). NAB James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, produce olives, or a grapevine figs? 35:20; Ps. Not tending to cause divisions or factions within a group. 2:24). The very world of iniquity- Continuing his lurid description of the tongue, Jamesadds the unusual phrase the very world of iniquity. Seneca, Speech is only good when it is better than silence. Ezra Jesus taught that "out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders." There is a kind of cruel wisdom which takes a delight in hurting others with clever but cutting words. My brothers, these things should not be this way. Do not be arrogantlie- James issues two commandsbothpresent imperative with a negative, which means stop an action already in progress or do not let it begin. Isaiah Bite your tongue before your tongue bites others. Neither can salt water yield sweet. It is like an enemy that cannot be contained by military force. Rather than building up our friends, our words can tear them down. Beloved, that's the power of our unbridled, unruddered tongue, unless it is continually surrendered to the guarding, guiding power of the Holy Spirit! We bless our Lord and Father- To bless God is the highest use of our tongue (cf Ps 33:1, Ps 147:1). "He that hideth hatred is of lying lips" (Proverbs 10:18). His life will be characterized by modesty and unobtrusive-ness. Eternity is long! Following all that, his little daughter tapped him on the shoulder and said, Daddy, did God hear you when you said the blessing?, Switching to theological authority, Dad answered, Yes, darling, He did., Well, asked his daughter, did God hear you when you fussed right after you prayed?, Well . NRS James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. People in our lives may sometimes suggest we do what seems most gratifying or practical in the moment. The Promised Land was described as a land of springs of water. They aimed bitter (pikros) speech as their arrow. All rights reserved), One careless word can be a spark The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, . As Kistemaker remarks, "We see this displayed in a circus performance where wild animals obey their trainer who merely cracks a whip, snaps his fingers, or claps his hands." 3:17; 1 Pet. . "Selfishness" seems to be the best translation or "self-interest," which terms bring out the personal motive of the heart. "The lips of the wise shall preserve them" (Proverbs 14:3). This is the very word Jesus uses when he explains to Nicodemus "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again (anothen - from above)he cannot see the kingdom of God." And give little thought to the things you say! 12:34). "Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth'in the gate" (Proverbs 24:7. Wuest A fig tree, my brethren, is not able to produce olives, is it, or a vine, figs? Their tongues are loaded with lies. Saying that one has godly wisdom is not the same as having it -- objective standards of judgment must be applied. 3:17). And so James issues a command inaorist imperativewhich means "Do this now!" a. The tendency of fallen man is now away from God, to go his own way. He made many more vessels, but each was crushed in the same way. (Jn 3:31). 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. Morgan glared at him and then replied in an icy tone, I never gamble. The word gambles had killed the deal. Its propensity for destruction is much greater. One is from God, and the other is from the devil. Have you noticed their tongues is "restless?" (BDAG) The only other 2 uses of damazoare in James 3:7,8 to "tame the tongue." 12:38; Est. Used by Permission. 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). 2 For we all astumble in many ways. (Aggies and Longhorns have a longstanding rivalry in the state of Texas). Coming as it does after epieiks, it probably bears this second meaning here. This is what unregenerate people do, not those who have been born again and are called to live a like of truth and righteousness. Seeking God's wisdom delivers us from the need to compare ourselves to others and to want what they have. 7:26 = I discovered more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets; Isa. Only God can turn bitter water sweet. 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). We can all kneel together at the foot of the cross. On the other hand, when I refuse to give expression to impure, unkind, ungodly thoughts, I begin to choke and strangle the evil in my soul. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Used 6x in NT -Rom. He was worldly wise in his approach. JAMES 3:8 Youll never be able to train your tongue to bring life instead of death. Most of them answered no. "He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness" (Proverbs 12:17). Click the Commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any Bible passage you are researching. A jealous person has full hands but feels his or her own belongings or accomplishments are threatened by anothers success. Now James says that when the unbridled tongue begins to spew forth evil, this evil stains and pollutes the entire personality (the soma- a few commentators say soma may also refer to the Church which is often called a body)! NRS James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? If God lights the fire and controls it, then the tongue can be a mighty tool for the winning of the lost and the building up of the church. It is not the modern concept of gentleness or meekness which associates a touch of passivity and weakness with these words! So, in 1955, the Guinness brewing company decided that an official record was needed to pacify its customers. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . This person behind the curtain reminds me of a problem we as Christians experience today. 20:10), and, for so doing, God kept him out of the Promised Land. 2:22; Jas. As the Holy Spirit purifies our heart, he gives us self-control so that we will speak words that please God. There are many messages that would have been twice as effective with half the words! Those who trust God, who really believe Him, begin to be changed in their speech, as well. They aimed bitter speech as their arrow). Romans The same pair appears in the only NT use of the word in James 3:13, where the writer exhorted those who claim the status of being wise and expert to display their virtues in behavior. BDAG says epistemon pertains "to being knowledgeable in a way that makes one effectual in the exercise of such knowledge." (Ro 3:13-14+TLB). Igniting anger into flame; It occurred to me that their unfortunate conversation could have pushed us away if we were there looking for a new church home. The Bible recognizes that communication, a central component of our lives, needs to be monitored with great care. --Dennis De Haan. Matthew Poole -The poison of the tongue is no less deadly, it murders mens reputations by the slanders it utters, their souls by the lusts and passions it stirs up in them, and many times their bodies too by the contentions and quarrels it raiseth against men. James 3:17Level Ground - Racial prejudice can take root early in human hearts. 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. What an impact we would make in our society if all of us who profess to believe on Jesus would follow their example! Good judgment often requires that we perform counter-intuitive acts of unselfishness that reflect Jesus life in us. 7:14; Jer. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; 5for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. 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. Douglas Moo -"As the fig tree cannot produce olives or the grapevine figs, so the pure heart cannot produce false, bitter, harmful speech.". Some people might have seen in this tragedy an opportunity for a lucrative lawsuit against two big corporations. (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". The commercial made me think about what comes out of my mouth when I open it. Burdick thinks that "In reality, he is not referring to the tongue of flesh but to the intelligent, communicating mind that uses the tongue as its instrument. 1:27; Jas. Amplified But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). He was an apostle, and he was the Lord's brother, yet he mentions not these greater things, but he takes the lowly title, in which, no doubt, he felt the . (b) In Christian thought, eleos means mercy which produces good fruits, that is, which results in practical help. Reprinted by permission. It is controlled by either the fleshby the old, fallen Adamic nature (ED: SEE "OLD MAN")or the indwelling Spirit of God. 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." Those who are weak and helpless (Jobs reference to the "fatherless" refers to these kinds of people) can be blown away by what we say. Most people have great difficulty admitting that they are bitter. Speiro is used figuratively to describe the sowing of the "seed" of the Word of God, the Gospel (="the word of the kingdom" -Mt13:19, cpMk 4:1415,16,18), "the ideas and precepts that have been implanted like seed in their hearts, ie, received in their hearts (Mk 4:18)." If a man claims he is wise and acts in this manner described by James, he is surely not living up to his profession of faith, nor is he wise. I wonder that you should be a stranger to him, only I consider that our town is large. If you have genuine faith and genuine heavenly wisdom, both will show forth in how you live! Barton - "The Holy One, Blessed is He" is one of the most frequent descriptions of God in rabbinic literature. We either exhibit the works of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21+) or display the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. While recording interviews for a radio program, I asked people on the street in New York City if they believed all men are created equal. She suffocated when the drawstring of the hood on her jacket became caught in a playground slide. "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom " (Proverbs 3:13-18). NET James 3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth. 141:3). One source of catastrophic destruction among believers in Christ, however, is not a mystery. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. If it is in your heart, you are going to say it sooner or later. The peacemakers are those who live by the heavenly wisdom, which is first pure and then peaceable, that is, by righteousness. Baker-1992 good set. Brian Bell -You see this truth at any Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus. Both captains were aware of the other ship's presence and could have taken evasive action to avert the collision. This same location was also the ancient site of Canaanite (and even some Israelite) rituals in which theysacrificed childrento the pagan god Molech(who was of course not a god even with a little "g")! Counselors tell us to listen to each other. 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. b. NIV James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? There she heard a lady talking to them, in Chinese, about someone to whom little children came. Zodhiates amplifies and interpretatively paraphrases James' question "Who among you has the Spirit of Christ in all His perfection? Home; Shop. But neither wanted to yield to the other. 64:3; Pr5:4 = "in the end she is bitter as wormwood"; Pr27:7 = to a famished man any bitter thing is sweet. The usage in Philippians 2:10 reveals an expression used to encompass every aspect of creation, in heaven, and. - The rhetorical question expects a strong negative reply. Anon, The tongue is the hinge on which everything in the personality turns. (Experiencing God), With [our tongue] we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men. Barnes' Notes 2. It is hypocritical and duplicitous, eagerly willing to deceive in order to achieve its own advantage." (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. 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. "Every wise woman buildeth her house" (Proverbs 14:1). Remember, if God takes our words seriously, so should we. The thing that impressed him most was the magnificent and spotless show windows. Anon. GNT James 3:8 , , . 1 Corinthians 15:18). 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. It is too late to mend the days that are past. NJB James 3:14 But if at heart you have the bitterness of jealousy, or selfish ambition, do not be boastful or hide the truth with lies; GWN James 3:14 But if you are bitterly jealous and filled with self-centered ambition, don't brag. Thank Him for His help in all times of need. A little girl in a Chinese village watched a missionary as he went about the Master's work. THOUGHT - It is undoubtedly no coincidence that James uses the same verb (Show -deiknuoin aorist imperative) as well as ergon(works) in making a similar statement in James 2:18+"show me your faith without the works (ergon), and I will show you my faith by my works(ergon). So just as works show faith to be genuine, good behavior shows wisdom to be from above, heavenly, godly. (Ibid). Epigeios - 6x -Jn. The Bible urges us not to underestimate the destructive potential of what we say. The Guinness Book of World Records was created. . Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Faith, Love & Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James, Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Truth is not just doctrinal knowledge, but also godly living. C. C. Colton, Think all you speak but speak not all you think. But one thing is certainthe Spirit of Christ is not found in a spirit of envy and self-serving competition. By 1987, it had sold more than any other copyrighted book in publishing history! either a vine, figs? "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul" (Proverbs 19:8). However, Sidis lived the remainder of his life quietly in a series of obscure mechanical jobs. (Ibid), Gilbrant comments that "it is absolutely inconsistent for the Christian to bless God and then curse man made in the likeness of God. It is like a wild animal restlessly wanting to make an attack. The point is that wisdom that is peaceable does not cause friction and disharmony likebitter jealousy and selfish ambition will almost invariably do, resulting in disorder and every evil thing. In regions of Southeast Asiathere is a snake called the "two-step." Clearly Paul was afraid that wisdom which was earthly, natural and demonic had crept into the Church at Corinth and potentially was wreaking havoc in the harmony of the body, resulting in disorder and every evil thing. (b) Eupeiths can mean easy to persuade, not in the sense of being pliable and weak, but in the sense of not being stubborn and of being willing to listen to reason and to appeal. Forgive me for careless, thoughtless, and angry words. ASV James 3:11 Doth the fountain send forth from the same opening sweet water and bitter? The Lord Jesus said, "for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Mt12:34) -- what is in the heart will come out. And so it is with the tongue. Itcomes from the devil. NKJ James 3:7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. Stephen Charnock, Wisdom must be from God, because it can be found only in relation to him. Branon. Help us to speak with loving words 23:15; Matt. James 2 continues the theme of maturity presented at the beginning of the book. Paul tells us what attitude we are supposed to have in our lives. Nor can salt water produce fresh. 27:30; Hab. SOME NOTABLE SERMONS. NIV James 3:11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? The most ferocious monster in the world has his den just behind the teeth. Thomas Goodwin, If the mouth be bad, the mind is not good. Always, only, for my King. The animal has a very menacing presence, stretching 500 lbs. The spirit of self-seeking creates rivalry and division in the church and the home. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body (James 3:6). Adrian Rogers -Watch the words of your mouth. (Today in the Word), Wisdom and knowledge are two elements of human life which, though immaterial, are real and determine the use of the material tongue. "A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it" (Proverbs 29:11). Don't say that you are wise when it isn't true. When the wisdom of the world gets into the church, there is a great deal of fleshly promotion and human glorification. We have a choice (and responsibility) regarding how we can respond, but it a mysterious truth that while we are 100% responsible, we are also 100% dependent on the Spirit to work out our salvation in fear and trembling. Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Nothing less wide of range than this is involved in the word pure here. 15:58), we will be used by the Lord to keep His ship afloat in times of crisis. (Ibid), Steven Cole says that in James 3:13-18 he is "showing us Gods wisdom that will lead to harmonious relationships. Zelos describeswanting what belongs to someone else without regard for their rights. Mitton aptly calls this "an ascending scale of wickedness! Many Churches have been infiltrated with the doctrines of Hell. Its never too late to begin growing in wisdom. It exists among our members as a world of malice, defiling the whole body and setting the entire course of our lives on fire, itself set on fire by Gehenna. Friberg says sophos generally describes "acquired intelligence characterized by the ability to use knowledge for correct behavior (1Cor 6:5)." Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. And why has your countenance fallen? All rights reserved), The tongue can spread suspicion, By:Joanie Yoder(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. If the Lord Jesus Christ is a stranger to you, the best that you can hope for is to become a philosopher, like Socrates of old. If you see a church or a home where there is peace, it is because the members have worked to cultivate peace. Lenski -Although the tongue is so small and is caged in man's own mouth, which man needs only to shut in order to master the tongue completely, "no one of men" is able to subdue it by any power belonging to his phusis (nature). But as noted with my brethren James is clearly addressing believers among whomit is not fitting or right for theirtongue to exhibit such untamed speech. 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