The best way to avert the flames of anger is to keep from striking that first match. 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. I tear down homes, break hearts, and wreck lives. Here the essential thought is that mercy gives attention to those in misery. Just after his counsel to wives and husbands (1 Pet. If at the end of that cooling off period, he still felt the same sentiments, he would send the letter. The only solution is to apply the healing balm of God's Spirit to the bitterness of our lives. Full of applies to both mercy and good fruits which are therefore taken together as one attribute of godly wisdom. GWN James 3:18 A harvest that has God's approval comes from the peace planted by peacemakers. Barnes' Notes 2. Jesus used pege figuratively to refer to a spiritual well or source of inner nourishment (Jn 4:14+, cpJn 7:37-39) even as He was sitting by a literal well (Jn 4:6). James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in Gods likeness. Your motives must be pure, or you are not acting with godly wisdom. Prejudices soon become well-established weeds with deep taproots. And the lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, Robert Johnstone gives us an excellent extended explanation of natural (sensual) wisdom (It is long but worth reading--I had to read it twice.) Of course not! Henry T. Mahan, A tongue that is set on fire from hell shall be set on fire in hell. CSB James 3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't brag and deny the truth. Are you living wisely before a foolish world? The idea would be to be sensitive to other's needs and patient with them. (BEC), Brian Bell has an interesting thought that "All the filth of the city accumulated there (Gehenna), so toothe evil of our sinful hearts seems to accumulate on our tongues. how much of real knowledge and mental power has been wasted in such bitterness! 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. M R De Haan II (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. (Treasures from James), Hiebert -Since the reference seems to be to a religiously motivated feeling, "bitter zeal" or "harsh zeal" seems the best rendering. These forces combine to draw us astray into worldly wisdom, which causes disharmony in our relationships." "Where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth" (Proverbs 26:20). The tongue can only reflect one nature at a time. Stulac -Earthly origin, in frequent New Testament usage, implies inferiority to heavenly origin. If we joke about sinful practices, we are speaking in a way we shouldnt (Ephesians 5:12). William Baker -James has thus provided for us a prescription for harmony in the body of Christ. he is saying, in effect, "and in what way are you understanding? 2 Timothy (James 1:19) By the person who boasts, 'I always speak my mind, no matter who gets hurt,' James is not impressed. MacArthur on selfish ambition -It was used of personal gratification and self-fulfillment at any cost, which are the ultimate goals of all fleshly endeavors. (Author Unknown), LIFE APPLICATION - EXCUSES FOR SPEAKING YOUR MIND. Haggai E. Stanley Jones, Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. James 3:13 Divine wisdom James Brewster. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. Morgan thought that investing was respectable but that gambling was a sin. Brian Bell -You see this truth at any Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus. Gilbrant on epigeios -The seven New Testament instances of epigeios reflect a dualism between the heavenly and the earthly. John (3:12) records Jesus comments to Nicodemus that he would hardly believe heavenly things (ta epourania) since he did not believe the earthly things (ta epigeia) which Jesus had just told him. The root source of earthy, natural wisdom is the Devil and his hordes of demons. Again, the tongue isnt the real problem; it is the heart. If you do service for the glory of God, you won't get offended if you don't get recognized or patted on the back. "A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it" (Proverbs 29:11). BDAG says epistemon pertains "to being knowledgeable in a way that makes one effectual in the exercise of such knowledge." When we experience bless/curse inconsistency (but you never have this problem do you beloved?) As a pastor, I have seen poisonous tongues do great damage to individuals, families, classes, and entire churches. 6:18; 2 Sam. John Calvin, The only way to know is to will to do Gods will. Greeks and men in generalwho consider themselves to be wise in their own eyes (Pr 3:7, Pr 12:15, Pr 26:12, Pr 28:11, Isa 5:21), generally let you know it and thus showtheir "wisdom" by their arrogance, the antithesis of gentleness! 35:20; Ps. But they dont know whether the emotion comes from love and concern or disdain and disrespect, so we risk misunderstanding. I have gathered together some close friends and asked them what not to say to your spouse. 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 has no room for others, much less genuine humility. Instead of being helpful, they are destructive. Though the court awarded back wages and compensation, the court said the company did not have to give the woman her job back because the trust between her and her employers had been broken. It is not the modern concept of gentleness or meekness which associates a touch of passivity and weakness with these words! The parts of our body. "Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise" (Proverbs 22:17). Heart transformation begins with confession and repentance. Truth(225)(aletheia)has the literal sense of that which contains nothing hidden. GWN James 3:17 However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. One day she went to the market. 36 But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. - Bitter jealousy and selfish ambition are inspired by the devil. 21 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. But the spiritual aspect that oversees the physical brain is usually referred to as the "heart" (not the physical heart of course). Katakauchaomai emphasizes ones superiority over others with whom one is being compared (Bauer). Since everyone has an opinion on how something should be done, friction results. All rights reserved), You're writing a "gospel," a chapter each day, On this day of Thanksgiving, pray to the God of all wisdom. Bite your tongue before your tongue bites others. And ere my Lord can reign in me, Piety is disgraced in all the shows of it, if there be not charity. For many of us, the problem started early. 2:14. 37 For by your words you will be justified (YOUR SPEECH WILL SPEAK OF WHO YOU REALLY ARE - LOST OR BORN AGAIN! 1:26; Jas. Reprinted by permission. It begs the question of each of us as followers of Christ -- am I conducting my life being primarily guided by godly wisdom which will yield "good fruits" (2 Cor 5:10+) or am I ordering my steps along a path laced with a liberal admixture of ungodly wisdom which will yield virtually no "good fruits"? Notice that "zeal" is related to fire (to be hot, to boil), so if the fire (zeal) burns under control, the results are good and God honoring. When actions and words agree, the message is loud and clear. (BNTC Exposition of James), MacArthur introduces this passage explaining that "the tongue is characterized by what might be called its perfidy to compromise. -- Author unknown. ." Zodhiates amplifies and interpretatively paraphrases James' question "Who among you has the Spirit of Christ in all His perfection? If you lack wisdom, get on your knees! "Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding" (Proverbs 17:24). (Gal 5:17+). Ezekiel CSB James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire. YLT James 3:18 and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace. The word does not necessarily mean domesticate, but to subdue or subjugate. "The many acts of practical mercy mature in a rich harvest of variegated fruit." My friend, if He has touched you, He has touched your mouth also. The usage in Philippians 2:10 reveals an expression used to encompass every aspect of creation, in heaven, and. (Steven Cole), The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Sophiais used frequently in the New Testament to describe the ability to discern and conform to Gods will. There are few sins people commit in which the tongue is not involved. . Paul told Timothy--and all believers "The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men" (2 Tim. NLT has "a whole world of wickedness." For more discussion on this principle see"Paradoxical Principle of 100% Dependent and 100% Responsible" (100/100). peaceable, gentle, willing to yield . Oswald Chambers, Knowledge is the fountain of wisdom. you may be sure of it; remember the proverb, "They say and do not." And on more than one occasion, as my Sunday school teacher, he made degrading comments about the pastor and others in the church. Barton - "The Holy One, Blessed is He" is one of the most frequent descriptions of God in rabbinic literature. Enduring them makes our faith and relationship with our Savior all . We are not left to our own devices. There is no evil to which the unregenerate heart of man is heir that the tongue cannot promote. When our words are right, they can be a powerful force for good. The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. James Comper, The Class and the Desk. Anon. Luke "A worthless witness mocketh at justice" (Proverbs 19:28). 6:6; 1 Tim. We use words like love and patriotism to share our ideas and emotions. Jealousy -The very nature of jealousy is to turn on those who harbor it; and it will ultimately destroy them. We may think were godly people because we go to church regularly or pray, but then we gossip or talk about people behind their backs. 3:6. The tongue can suddenly turn an otherwise gentle person into a monster. But James issued a warning: a fountain cannot give forth two kinds of water, and a tree cannot bear two different kinds of fruit. The commercial made me think about what comes out of my mouth when I open it. Whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (Mt 10:42)And let not any poor, and ignorant, and uninfluential Christian think that from the narrowness of his sphere he cannot be full of mercy and good fruits. The Lords mode of reckoning is not like mans. side door. (Mattoon's Treasures Treasures from James). The field in which the seed is sown is the human mind and heart, immeasurably the noblest and richest soil to be found on earth. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . By 1987, it had sold more than any other copyrighted book in publishing history! I wonder that you should be a stranger to him, only I consider that our town is large. NAB James 3:6 The tongue is also a fire. "A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil" (Proverbs 14:16). (Mt. It is both the knowledge and practice of it. Now James contrasts false wisdom (James 3:14-16) with true (godly) wisdom he has just exhorted his readers to demonstrate through his works out of good behavior and gentleness of wisdom. From birth to the grave this fire in our mouths burns and destroys. Christian pity is not merely an emotion; it is action. Phillips Have you ever known a spring to give sweet and bitter water simultaneously? There are women who will speak sweet and gracious words at a religious meeting and then go outside and murder someone's reputation with a malicious gossiping tongue. It is used only here in James 3:15 and describes this wisdom as "demon-like" or "devilish" (of the devil). 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. Speaking without thinking is like shooting without taking aim. When others are in a crisis, do they know they will find peace and comfort in your words? Does this describe you (and me) dear reader? Lets echo the prayer of the hymn by Frances Havergal: Take my lips and let them be filled with messages for Thee. By:David H. Roper(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. ; Eccl. (Aggies and Longhorns have a longstanding rivalry in the state of Texas). 14). Even under the strictest self-discipline and constant monitoring, the tongues unruly nature lurks dangerously below the surface. James 3:17. Amplified Who is there among you who is wise and intelligent? The first man to choose would get his wish, but the other man would get double of the first wish. Jesus alluded to this principle in His Sermon on the Mount when he said, But let your statement be, Yes, yes or No, no; anything beyond these is of evil. NKJ James 3:15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. Were just left forever unsaid. His question does not imply that none is wise but challenges to self-examination those who rashly assume that they are. (Isaiah 11:2+)As John Calvin said "To search for wisdom apart from Christ means not simply foolhardiness but utter insanity." "Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? " (Proverbs 8:1-12). We all would be wise to pray daily, Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips (Ps. And prove Thy good and perfect will. Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Reprinted by permission. Eritheiahas no room for others, much less genuine humility. In other words, the tongue is ALWAYS capable of springing forth out of its "cage" and inflicting vicious wounds! Only a regenerate tongue in a redeemed body, a tongue that God has tamed, can be used for Him. - R W De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. (Ibid), Gilbrant comments that "it is absolutely inconsistent for the Christian to bless God and then curse man made in the likeness of God. To tame our tongues, we need Gods help. Jesus upset their pride. 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. Sensual and animal suggest too exclusively the action of the very lowest propensities of our nature, though, as we have seen, the tendency of the soul, when ungoverned by the spirit, is steadily towards subjection to these. And the tongue is a fire- Phillips paraphrases it "the tongue is as dangerous as any fire." With never a word left out, We might refer to the speaker behind the scenes as the one who didn't "practice what he preached. "Yes," the man replied, "he's been through for a long time, but he's not aware of it. Our lives are filled with unlikely settings for introducing Gods peace. 10:10+, Glukus in the Septuagint -Jdg14:14; Jdg14:18; Ps19:10; Ps119:103; Pr16:21; Pr27:7; Eccl5:12; Eccl. James used this same verb in James 4:4+ "makes himself an enemy of God." Not only did he give glowing testimonies, but he also collared people in the church and challenged them to a deeper spirituality and commitment. He asserts that every trial we overcome helps us mature as Christians. (Eph 6:16+). By image they meant a person's physical and intellectual nature; by likeness they meant a person's moral being. (Complete Word Study Dictionary), Homoiosis in the Septuagint (Lxx)-Ge1:26; Ps. 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). James 3:16. In James 3:14 it is used figuratively to describe jealousy as bitter, which speaks of resentful attitude (harsh, cruel). Thank Him for His help in all times of need. Spiros Zodhiates, Wisdom, the wisdom of God, is not something that is acquired by man, but something that is bestowed by God upon his elect. When James opens his letter, he challenges his readers to view trials as opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to lament. Reprinted by permission. No, at best we can only be philosophers, friends of wisdom. These behaviors come from a heart that is unlike God's heart. In that Ephesians passage Paul is addressing believers who can at least take up the shield of faith to extinguish the demonic arrows. ASV James 3:16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. Christian mercy is mercy for all who are in trouble, even if they have brought that trouble on themselves. They were either unconcerned about or oblivious to the presence of two visitors in their midst. On the other hand, to stand for righteousness, even though there must be conflict and suffering, is to sow the fruit wherefrom peace will come. This vice-president made no comment at the time. 24). A heart like the Father's heart will produce only pure and loving words. Even the greatest and most gifted and gracious of men have said things that they later regretted. All rights reserved), Forgive me, Lord, for prejudice, William Jenkyn, An evil speaker is his own scourge. b. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way. 15:19-20)." That many a kink If he is a true believer, he will possess his Lord's own wisdom, and that wisdom will manifest itself in righteous, selfless, and peaceful living. (James 1:27+) This would imply he also keeps himself unstained by his words which are a world of iniquity. George Barlow, Wisdom has never made a bigot, but learning has. Lord, my mouth sometimes speaks words that dont honor You. 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). (Ibid). Pure(53)(hagnos) means freedom from defilements, contaminants or impurities (e.g., Jesus ishagnos - 1 Jn 3:3+). 9The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice (present imperative) these things (cf, GOOD BEHAVIOR in James 3:13) and the God of peace will be with you (NOTICE FRUIT OF PEACE IS SAME AS WITH HEAVENLY WISDOM! NAB James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. NJB James 3:11 does any water supply give a flow of fresh water and salt water out of the same pipe? If one-half that we say Numbers Jesus upsets our pride too. One of the hardest things for the Christian to do is to be truthful and honest in his showmanship, to let his tongue represent that which is in his heart. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues, ver 1-12. 1:22. So even as James instructed us in how to discern whether one has genuine faith (by his works), in this section he tells us how to discern whether a person is truly wise and understanding by listing (and thereby contrasting)the traits one would expect to see associated with heavenly wisdom versus with earthly wisdom. ", Cole makes an excellent point that "also implicit in the verse is the fact that a harvest is not accidental or serendipitous. BBE James 3:17 But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is. Gehennawas a maggot infested, foul, forbidding place where the fire, smoke, and stench never ceased. As a writer and former English teacher, Im bothered when I hear the wrong word used by people I think should know better. Psalms T'would make [strange] reading no doubt. 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