Matthew Henry, If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, what a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth! (Php 4:8-9+) "Therefore if (SINCE) you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking (present imperative) the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Instead of helping, his well-meaning companion only served to undermine his friend with his words (v. 27). And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: The fire of the tongue has been used to burn many. A heart like the Father's heart will produce only pure and loving words. GNT James 3:10 . 15:18). 1. NLT James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. 23:28; Jn. What makes that ground so level? There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip. And it came about when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. NLT James 3:14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don't cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 5:1; Ps. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above- This wisdom is the "counterfeit" wisdom. Comment - Jesus' point is that both our yes and our no should be an honest reply. (AMEN!). (Ibid), Modesty is the badge of wisdom. "Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise" (Proverbs 13:20). Amplified For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices. James points us towards having the Spirit of God, working through the new man, set directing hands on the reins and rudder that is our tongue. All rights reserved), How easy it is to use many words (Mt 5:37+). The true wisdom is so cleansed of all ulterior motives and of self that it has become pure enough to see God. Promote health with wise words (Proverbs 12:18). On one hand our tongue can praise God, speaking a good word about Him. 9:10), the righteousness "which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God" (Phil. All rights reserved), The wisdom from above flies in the face 111:10). 7:3; Zech. "Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked" (Proverbs 10:11). 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. Who among you is wise and understanding? The only way to learn the new language of love is by making Jesus the Lord of our speech. And guard each word I say. James Russell Lowell, The tongue is the ambassador of the heart. If so, you have the wits of a withering world. [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity). NLT James 3:6 And the tongue is a flame of fire. In a single day, 5:20. So as the tree--the cross of Christ--becomes real in our lives, as we trust in the Lord Jesus and walk in faith with Him, the bitter waters of Marah will become sweet, and our tongues instead of producing evil will be a blessing to all about us. Moo adds that this person is "stable, trustworthy, transparentthe kind of person consistently displaying the virtues of wisdom and on whom one can rely for advice and counsel." Wisdom is the beauty of holiness. 2:35; 1 Ki. This kind of wisdom is all around us. If we hear that the preacher across town has a bigger church, as long as hes preaching the truth, we should think, Praise God that His truth is going forth! But worldly wisdom doesnt seek Gods glory. All rights reserved), To be like Jesusthat's our goal, Therefore it behooves all believers to be steeped in the Scriptures, that they might be enabled to take of the "Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." Those two words shouldnt go together. "A wise man maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1). James. In the preceding section James spoke of the importance of controlling one's tongue and now in James 3:13-18 speaks of the importance of controlling one's mind so to speak. 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. 3:6; Jas. James 3:10. D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, Wisdom opens the eyes both to the glories of heaven and to the hollowness of earth. This negative connotation describesenvy of someone elses possessions, achievements, or advantages. From above(509)(anothenfromano= above, upward, up +suffix"-then" = from) literally means from above with a secondary meaning of again. Upon approaching its unsuspecting victim, it quickly chooses between two methods of capture. 5:20; Isa. All of our conduct and conversation stems from either the one nature or the other. `Wisdom crieth aloud in the street " (Proverbs 1:20-33). Not ini a boastful sense of course, but in fact with a show of gentleness (many versions render it humility)! To keep from looking down on others, look up to the cross. . J. Sidlow Baxter, Gentle words fall lightly, but they have great weight. James says, Where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there (3:16). (Ibid), ILLUSTRATION/APPLICATION -Settling arguments peacefully in English pubs has often been a difficult task. "In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression" (Proverbs 10:19). God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason, the saying goes. No earth-born eye can catch a glimpse of God. 2:20; Jas. 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. Woe! John Evelyn, Wisdom and the will of God are intimately related Nothing is more vital for practical knowledge of the purpose of God than wisdom. 1 John These things ought not to be this way - Vine says literally "it is not befitting, these things so to be." 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. "In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man" (Proverbs 12:13). It is merciful and without hypocrisy (Jas. It was the natural fruit of their bitter zeal and party spirit. But according to news reports, neither wanted to give way to the other. Vance Havnersaid "If you lack knowledge, go to school. Are there people even now who are hurt or angry because of something you have said? Wuest The spring does not pour forth out of the same opening the sweet and the bitter [water], does it? It is through communication that we connect and our spirits touch. Ezekiel They had speakers who didnt do, and doers who didnt speak. These behaviors come from a heart that is unlike God's heart. We should not try to control our tongue with our own strength; we should rely on the Holy Spirit (ED: SEE TONGUE CONTROL). James here refers to that which is learned from our fellowmen. 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 less he spoke the more he heard. (James 3 Commentary), Robert Johnstone on pure -The Christianly wise man shrinks from moral defilement of every kind. 1 Corinthians 15:42-44,47,48). This is sad because believers have the Holy Spirit to enable holy speech, but failure to appropriate His supernatural power and instead rely on our own natural power can yield unholy speech. Biblical Illustrator 4. The apostle James said that cursing is out of place in a Christians lifelike salt water in a freshwater spring or olives on a fig tree (Jas. Scientists have determined that faulty rivets may have caused the rapid sinking of the unsinkable HMSTitanic. 5:8)- James is reminding his readers the problem is not external but internal. Still today, the phrase crossing the Rubicon is a metaphor for passing the point of no return.. BBE James 3:15 This wisdom is not from heaven, but is of the earth and the flesh and the Evil One. The characteristics of this wisdom (James 3:17) 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. The idea of coming to the point and saying something worthwhile is also good counsel for us as we talk with others each day. 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. Douglas Moo -"As the fig tree cannot produce olives or the grapevine figs, so the pure heart cannot produce false, bitter, harmful speech.". Paul used this akatastasia again in his Second letter to the church at Corinth writing, "For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy (zelosused in James 3:14, 16), angry tempers, disputes (eritheia- used in James 3:14, 16), slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances (akatastasia )." 3:17). 6:1+; Eph. "A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish" (Proverbs 19:9). 6:10), and steadfast (1 Cor. This wisdom does not require a high IQ or a great SAT score. The Holy Spirit is the only One who can control the tongue. C. T. Studd, The heart is the metal of the bell, the tongue but the clapper. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. So, "under God" there is equalitybut only under God. 1:5; 2 Tim. D C Egner(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Thus ultimately to curse a fellow human being is to show contempt for God. Seeking nothing but Gods glory, and using no other means to attain it than those of his own prescribing.. To have a godly heart we must follow the instructions found in Romans 6. (The Early Christian Letters for Everyone), In your heart (kardia- used in Jas. I have prayed this prayer for all who are reading this note and for myself, in Jesus' Name. Tongue Spiritual Maturity is reflected by a controlled tongue. To rule your tongue, let Christ rule in your heart. To do it, he goes straight for the heart (Mk 7:14-15; Ps51:10) and the mind (Ro12:1-2). James used other vivid analogies to illustrate the enormous power of this little member of the body. Im suggesting that we need to listen to ourselves in order to learn how others might be receiving our words. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. Reprinted by permission. As I close this chapter, let me suggest that you start using the "Twelve Words That Can Transform Your Life." Ruth Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Specifically, that what one does (or says) proves what they really believe. GNT James 3:12 , , ; . ESV Study Bible -Evil speech destroys because it comes from Satan himself. For many of us, the problem started early. 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? It follows that James is addressing this to believers, for unbelievers lack the supernatural power to obey this command. But hardly anyone says, Listen to yourself. Im not suggesting that we have an inner voice that always knows the right thing to say. He said that with the tongue we bless our God who created us, but we also curse those whom He has created (v.9). YLT James 3:16 for where zeal and rivalry are, there is insurrection and every evil matter; NAB James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. In these three verses James briefly discusses the motivation (James 3:14), the characteristics (James 3:15), and the results (James 3:16) of false wisdom. She saw him go to the homes where there were sickness, death, and sorrow, and she watched him as he moved about the village, though she never heard him speak in public. Hess, Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. 11:7; Song2:3; Isa. Have Thine own way! She said, "Under God we are all equally human.". Reprinted 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). The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body (James 3:6). NKJ James 3:15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. The word suggests the vice of a leader who creates a party for his own pride: it is partly ambition, partly rivalry. Ps.141:3,4 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. (Luke 6:28+), For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously(1 Peter 2:21-23+), Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. And is set on fire by hell- Not Hades (the temporary holding place), but Gehenna, the everlasting place of all evil demons and humans. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Booker T Washington, Psalm 64:3 Who whet their tongues like a sword and have aimed the arrows, even bitter words, that they may shoot in secret at the innocent. Lord, please put an end to our foolishness and 1:7; Mic. you may be sure of it; remember the proverb, "They say and do not." Sometimes we, ourselves, do not know what made us say such things. "The lips of the wise shall preserve them" (Proverbs 14:3). 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. James 3:16. Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. It is said of the seraphim that praise God, they dare not bring a railing accusation. 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. If the flesh is reigning, then out comes bitter water. NRS James 3:16 For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. When we see someone with more wealth than we have or with qualities we lack, we become jealous. And of course legalism will short circuit the flow of grace in our lives. Demonic (only NT use; not in Septuagint)(1141)(daimoniodes from daimonion= demon) is an adjective which describes that whichpertainsto or proceeds from demons. "A hole, referring to a hole or cavern because of the light which shines in; therefore, a hole or cavern in the earth (Heb. "Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross" (Proverbs 26:23). (Ibid). If we bless God as our Father, it should teach us to speak well of, and kindly to, all who bear his image. 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" When our words are right, they can be a powerful force for good. By law, no Roman general could lead armed troops into Rome. The idea ofmercyis to show kindness or concern for someone in serious need or to give help to the wretched, to relieve the miserable. That is of course a rhetorical question. The source of this wisdom, he pointed out, is evil. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness- There is no Greekword for seed in Greek. All rights reserved, Summary of Study of James from chapter 1-3. When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. But Hiss for Hiss return'd with forked Tongue III. NET James 3:9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God's image. Some writers think first pure implies a progression of qualities of godly wisdom. 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. 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. The Lord can enable you to speak words that build up others and don't just fill the air. 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. My victims are as numerous as the sands of the sea, and often as innocent. And, being earthly, it is sensual. (NATURAL) The word so translated occurs in the New Testament several times, but is rendered sensual only here and in a verse in Jude, where mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts, (Jude 1:18+) are described as worldly-minded (psuchikos), devoid of the Spirit (Jude 1:19+). They can either offer help and comfort or do damage that feels just as irreversible as Caesars march on Rome. One great fundamental characteristic of the morality taught in the Bible is, that it occupies the whole nature. James 3:9. The answer will reveal not only your inner character but the spiritual condition of your soul." By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. If you are always stirring up controversy over petty issues, you are not acting with godly wisdom. 3:17; 1 Pet. A bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ: Knowing that this James was the half-brother of Jesus makes his self-introduction all the more significant. "The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom" (Proverbs 10:31). James makes the point that heavenlywisdom is not just what one knows (intellectual) but how one lives (behavioral). Charles Simeon, We can be certain that God wants us to be wise, just as we are sure that he wants us not to sin. A. P. Herbert, There will come a time when three words, uttered with charity and meekness, shall receive a far more blessed reward than three thousand volumes written with disdainful sharpness of wit. KJV James 3:13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? That quell hostility. (Ge 3:5,6+). 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Knowledge is not wisdom. And watch each word I say. By listening to the advice: "Assert yourself," "Go for it," "Set high goals," we can be drawn into greed and destructive competitiveness. 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. Morgan thought that investing was respectable but that gambling was a sin. All rights reserved), Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. BBE James 3:9 With it we give praise to our Lord and Father; and with it we put a curse on men who are made in God's image. 9:27). With the person who says, 'Oh, I know I talk too much,' and laughs it off, James is not amused. There is no evil to which the unregenerate heart of man is heir that the tongue cannot promote. Clearly in James 3:14zelos is used with the negative nuance describing an unholy zeal(as in Acts 5:17+, Acts 13:45, Ro 13:13, 1 Co. 3:3, 2 Cor 12:20, Gal 5:20). . James 3:9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God; Amplified With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who were made in Gods likeness! 24). "), with Whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary Volume 18: James), MacArthur explains this as "Like physical fire, the destructive effects of evil speech expand, not only contaminating ourselves but also everything we influence throughout the course of our life. CSB James 3:11 Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening? The true wisdom produces right relationships. (Hiebert), For believers we need to heed the command from Solomon (which he himself did NOT heed! Sophiais mental excellence in its highest and fullest sense (Vincent, M. R. Word studies). 58:4; Ezek. It is as if the "fresh water" of praise is polluted by the poison water of cursing. Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. Their ruler summoned them to grant them one wish. Regrettably, out of the same mouth that blesses can come words of cursing. Dikaiosuneis rightness of character before God and rightness of actions before men. My wife and I returned from several weeks away from our home and immediately detected a fetid smell upon entering the house. "Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding" (Proverbs 23:23). So when Julius Caesar led his ThirteenthLegion across the Rubicon River and into Italy in 49bc, it was an act of treason. It amounts to nothing in the light of eternity! "The poor useth entreaties" (Proverbs 18:23). Here the basis for that disorderly conduct of the tongue is its "evil" nature. It was such a valuable military weapon that the formula was kept an absolute secretand was lost to the ravages of history. These things, my brethren, ought not to be so. Now are you really confused? Grieve not (present imperative with a negative) the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. We can never say that we have truly pitied anyone until we have given our help. He even used Scripture. 15:11; Eccl. James tells us that the source of ruin in our relationships is often a very different kind of fire. You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. NAB James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. James, a servant of God and of the Lord . (Exploring the Epistle of James: An Expository Commentary). to be subject to another, Id. What James is saying is that the tongue can kindle a destructive fire which can destroy all life. But they dont know whether the emotion comes from love and concern or disdain and disrespect, so we risk misunderstanding. And so, the same Bible that says, "Be ready to hear," says, "Be slow to speak." 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