The true wisdom is so cleansed of all ulterior motives and of self that it has become pure enough to see God. And so, the same Bible that says, "Be ready to hear," says, "Be slow to speak." The spirit should be the governing principle, holding the whole nature under a firm and healthful sway. Determined to ruin him, the potter induced the king to issue an order requiring the man to wash one of his black elephants white. The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. It can be smooth as butter or as sharp as a knife. Both captains were aware of the other ship's presence and could have taken evasive action to avert the collision. 141:3). There are two sciences which every person ought to learn: the science of speech and the more difficult one of silence. By:Dave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. 11:15; 1 Sam. NJB James 3:15 this is not the wisdom that comes from above, but earthly, human and devilish. We are to extend the mercy that we have received to other undeserving sinners." "Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth " (Proverbs 3:19,20). There is a power of selfishness Our role as Christians is vastly different from the ancient Greek actors. Proverbs 16:25, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God. 3:17). ESV James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Courson -Come to terms with the fact that if your words are bitter, it's because your heart is bitter. James 3:13-18: Wise Faith About This Expository Sermon Outline. (Pause for Power). Hosea "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever" (Ps. 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." Kalosis good with emphasis on that which is beautiful, excellent, commendable, admirable. What is in the well of your heart will show up in the bucket of your speech. 5:9), never troublemakers.ByDave Branon(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Chrewas a common term in classical Greek literature, but as time passed it was almost totally replaced by its synonym dei. 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. As explained above, good behavioris ultimately behavior enabled by the Spirit of God (notice God is one letter short of good). The type of "fruit" from one's mouth is determined by the condition of one's heart, good fruit of blessing from a redeemed, regenerate heart (See circumcision of heart), but rotten fruit of cursing from an unregenerate evil heart. Hawker, Robert, The Poor Man's Commentary. James 3:6. John Phillips adds that "the negative accentuates the positive. The principal explained that this was a select group of young people, chosen not just for their singing but also for their Christian testimony and their walk with the Lord. ESV James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. Similarly, James produces four exhibits of things that negate wisdom." James may well have been familiar with this picture from common experience in daily life. The Old Testament word for jealousy means "to burn or to inflame"an apt description of what goes on inside the person who allows jealousy to smolder. (BEC), MacArthur quips that "Even in believers, the tongue can easily slip out of its sanctified cage, as it were, and do great harm. (ED: And Jesus responded with wisdom from above which trumped Satan's earthly wisdom! William S. Plumer, Wisdom is the knowledge which sees into the heart of things, which knows them as they really are. It is glorying that one has been able to get up to the top in a manner that is not exactly honest, boasting that one is there because he deserves to be there and that he is enjoying the favor of God, but also that his opponent was defeated because he is not as good as oneself. Or, you want to prove that you are right so that you look good, but you excuse your pride by telling yourself that you are contending for the faith. These things ought not to be so (James 3:10). Paul R VanGorder (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. A bitter word may hate instill; (James 1:21+), The Amplified Bible has an interesting rendering ofprautes as "[unobtrusive] humility [which is the proper attribute] of true wisdom. FURTHER INSTANCES OF BLESSING. , , . By:Joanie Yoder(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. NLT And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. The works are the separate acts of holiness, of godly earnestness and godly patience, which constitute the noble life; and each such act, when we know it to be not isolated, but consistent with the whole life, is to be regarded as a new fruit and evidence of wisdom. But when the Lord controls our tongue, All rights reserved). And as Solomon says, "Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain" (Prov. It can speak falsehood and filth. James 4:2. . Zodhiates on let him show -Now do not merely say you are wise, but act it. "He that hideth hatred is of lying lips" (Proverbs 10:18). 1:11). Francis Burkitt, The vice of the tongue spreads and prevails over every part of life. 2 We all stumble in many ways. Sin entered this world, in the first place, by means of a forked tongue, the tongue of "that old serpent." 2:19 = it is evil and bitter For you to forsake the LORD your God; Jer. Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ. Let him demonstrate from the source of a good and beautiful manner of life his works in meekness, which [meekness] is characterized by wisdom. As powerful as the tongue can be to produce harm, we must also realize that the opposite is true. The idea is something that is emitted since venom is ejected or emitted from a serpent's fangs. (1 Timothy 4:1-5), For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. Worldly wisdom, in turn, lurks within all our minds, and our pride in trying to accomplish God's work in our own ability leads to the doing of God's work in man's way. This truth is true throughout the epistle. 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. Ought not - Greek uses the strongest negative to modify chre(ou chre) signifying that this absolutely ought not to be this way. But - Term of contrast. 15:11; Eccl. "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser" (Proverbs 9:9). GNT James 3:7 , . The first screw to get loose in a person's head is usually the tongue. (Ge 4:6-8). "As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely" (Proverbs 25:14). 3:3; Tit. The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable. . -- Author unknown. 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. And of course legalism will short circuit the flow of grace in our lives. 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).' 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. We have a tendency to solve our problems on our own. It has an attitude of humility (v. 13). Brian Bell -In these verses James illustrates the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde tongues tendency. And the tongue is a fire- Phillips paraphrases it "the tongue is as dangerous as any fire." James 3:16. 2:6-7). We think of the curses that Shimei directed against David, the Lord's anointed (2 Sam. 1:183:23. 24:25; 1 Ki. All rights reserved). Home; Shop. It is secular, not spiritual. From above(509)(anothenfromano= above, upward, up +suffix"-then" = from) literally means from above with a secondary meaning of again. Reprinted by permission. Some writers think first pure implies a progression of qualities of godly wisdom. Amen. He is the very stain, reproach, and shame of religion, to all that know him; it can hardly have a good word in all that end of the town where he dwells, through him. (James 2:15-16+) God's wisdom motivates us to build up rather than tear down. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above- This wisdom is the "counterfeit" wisdom. As Isaiah declared, "The work of righteousness will be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever" (Isa. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . The only way to keep jealousy and envy from turning into major disasters is to draw on the wisdom that comes from above, wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, and full of mercy and goodness. Those strong words remind us how damaging unguarded words can be to those around us. "A wise man maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1). The challenge to the wise to show his wisdom (James 3:13) SINCE C. H. SPURGEON'S DEATH. 2 Chronicles Gods righteousness results in His children living right. Former US President Harry Truman had a rule: Any letters written in anger had to sit on his desk for 24 hours before they could be mailed. This vice-president made no comment at the time. In its simplest sensedikaiosuneconveys the idea of conformity to a standard or norm and in Biblical terms the "standard" is God and His perfect, holy character. The Bible urges us not to underestimate the destructive potential of what we say. Anon, The tongue is the hinge on which everything in the personality turns. In First Corinthians Paul repeatedly denounces man's natural wisdom which is really not wisdom in spiritual and eternal matters. GWN James 3:17 However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. One Sunday as that teller came out of church, the bank vice-president overheard one of the ladies say, "You know, that man is one of the most wonderful men in the world. 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" (3:17). She suffocated when the drawstring of the hood on her jacket became caught in a playground slide. `Wisdom crieth aloud in the street " (Proverbs 1:20-33). C. T. Studd, The heart is the metal of the bell, the tongue but the clapper. 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.). It is honest; it never pretends to be what it is not; and it never acts a part to gain its own ends." 2 Set your mind (present imperative) on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. But unruly tongues accomplish the same results. But, as you know, brethren, in man, as he now is by nature, the spirit is darkened, perverted, and weakened; it is dethroned through sin; and only the enlightening and strengthening energy of Gods Spirit can enable our spirits to take their rightful dignity and rule. Remember, if God takes our words seriously, so should we. Would be smoothed in life's tangled thread We might refer to the speaker behind the scenes as one who didnt practice what he preached.. Later, when someone asked how he could do that, Lee replied, "My friend, all ground is level at the foot of the cross.". Psalms When we fear we have crossed a Rubicon with someone, we can seek their forgivenessand Gods (Matthew 5:2324; 1 John 1:9). When I begin to grade the papers from the students in my college freshman writing class, Im rather lenient about correcting their mistakes, hoping I wont see the same errors again. Say, what is the "gospel" according to you? If you are always stirring up controversy over petty issues, you are not acting with godly wisdom. It is not intelligence that keeps the lock on that cage; it is wisdoma wisdom that is characterized by humility, grace, and peace. "That the wise man may.hear, and increase in learning" (Proverbs 1:5). As the apostle James put it, Every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind (James 3:7). All rights reserved), Lord, set a watch upon my lips, Phillips The wisdom that comes from God is first utterly pure, then peace-loving, gentle, approachable, full of tolerant thoughts and kindly actions, with no breath of favouritism or hint of hypocrisy. Always, only, for my King. The poet Matthew Arnold called it 'sweet reasonableness', and it is the ability to extend to others the kindly consideration we would wish to receive ourselves. James 3:9. 2 Peter 3:1. The writers of the NT frequently recorded blessingGod the Father Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some troubles come from wanting to have our own way; others come from being allowed to have it. In other texts earthly carries a definitely inferior meaning and suggests worldly or sinful or fleshly passions (Philippians 3:19; James 3:15). Spiritual leaders tell us to listen to God. KJV James 3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. (Hiebert - James Commentary) James 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will . No farmer sits around doing nothing all year, then goes out into the field and says, Whoa, look at that bountiful harvest! If there is a harvest, its in part because he has worked hard to cultivate that harvest. Where zeal even regarding religion shows itself in unholy tempers like these, the fire of this zeal is fire from the bottomless pit. But they dont know whether the emotion comes from love and concern or disdain and disrespect, so we risk misunderstanding. "By wise guidance thou shalt make thy war" (Proverbs 24:6). It belongs to this world. Any Christian can ask for the grace needed, for God gives good gifts (James 1:17) and gives them generously (James 1:5). of God, Who gives to all generously (haplous) and without reproach, and it will be given to him." guarding, guiding power of the Holy Spirit, Hell - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hades (Sheol) - to be differentiated from Gehenna. Sophiais used frequently in the New Testament to describe the ability to discern and conform to Gods will. Once spoken, words cant be taken back. Johnstone on demonic/devilish -But something more awful still has to be said of this wicked wisdom. Be arrogant(2620)(Katakauchaomaifromkata= against +kauchaomai= to boast) means to boast against. Men read what you write, whether faithless or true Controlling our tongue is difficult because it is an unruly evil (v.8). Speciesrace(5449)(phusisfromphuo= to bring forth) means natural condition, nature, natural order, being, essence, kind, species. He offended the Pharisees when He said, Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man (vv.11-12). To keep from looking down on others, look up to the cross. 16:16); but while his Lord was on trial before the high priest, "he began to curse and swear, 'I do not know the man!' And, ask God to open the persons eyes and grant repentance. "Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice? " (Proverbs 8:1-12). It is coupled with sophia, wisdom, in the Septuagint (Lxx)in Deut1:13,15; 4:6. 15:23-26). We bless(present tense= indicating this is what one usually does) (2127)(eulogeofromeu= good +lgos= word) means speak good or well, to praise, to extol. Its never too late to begin growing in wisdom. CORRECTING THE MISINTERPRETATION: The subject James is writing about is the power and persuasiveness of the human tongue, with its far-reaching effects. When we experience bless/curse inconsistency (but you never have this problem do you beloved?) NRS James 3:7 For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species. Literally "the wheel of birth ("wheel of existence")." It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:8). It has been a best seller ever since. It has taken us many more days to rid the house of this fetid smell. 14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Philippians 1:15. GNT James 3:8 , , . To Jesus Christ, wisdom was that practical understanding of the mind of God, that entire sympathy with His will and purpose, which enabled men to walk in His ways and do His will "on earth as it is in heaven."" 2:14. Thomas Watson, Jas 1:26 2Ki 19:28 Ps 32:9 39:1 Isa 37:29. When eulogeo is used by men toward men it means to speak well of with praise and thanksgiving (English "Eulogy" = an address in praise for one deceased ). And our first parents, Adam and Eve, lost their innocence for the same reason. If you have genuine faith and genuine heavenly wisdom, both will show forth in how you live! But- (alla) is a strong term of contrast. Some troubles come from wanting our own way; James 5. Using blunt words, they deliberately bump into others feelings, which is anything but harmless. She had never cooked beef tongue before! A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. "A gentle tongue is a tree of life" (Proverbs 15:4). They can either offer help and comfort or do damage that feels just as irreversible as Caesars march on Rome. It was hopelessly overweight, and I suspect it no longer had any teeth. The tendency of fallen man is now away from God, to go his own way. The tongue that blessed the Father, and then turns around and curses men made in God's image, is in desperate need of spiritual medicine! Yet that same man cant tame the tongue perfectly. -Sper. 2. to strike dead, kill, Od. actions harmonize with his speech. Even with the temptation of Christ the devil was slick and sly (cf Lk 4:1-13+). Wiersbe -As it spreads, fire destroys; and the words we speak have the power to destroy. Max Anders onthe course of our life-A misused tongue may affect the cycle of life from birth onward! With my students, I go back to the basics to erase old habits. 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. 21:11; Rom. Sometimes in Scripture, as commonly among ourselves, man is spoken of as consisting of a body and a soul, in which case soul is used in the widest sense. A Christian who makes the greatest impact on a watching world, and who furthers the cause of Christ, is one whose. Have you noticed their tongues is "restless?" only from You. Daniel let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom. atdiscoveryseries.org/q0703. The source of this wisdom, he pointed out, is evil. We might be inclined to throw up our hands and cry "Which is it James? Adoniram Judsonwrote that " A life once spent is irrevocable. It occurred to me that their unfortunate conversation could have pushed us away if we were there looking for a new church home. In a single day 23:15; Ezek. 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. (Mt 5:37+). Reprinted by permission. THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE ITS HISTORY AND WORK. Julie Ackerman Link "Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister" (Proverbs 7:4). This verb is widely used inclassical Greekfor gaining control of animals, people, nature, or anything requiring effort to master. Faithful: Well, my brother, I am bound to believe you; not only because you say you know him, but also because, like a Christian, you make your reports of men. Do we want to put an end to the evil that so easily rises within us? Igniting anger into flame; Wuest for where jealousy and contentiousness are, there, in that place, are restlessness and instability and every base deed. Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. And guard each word I say. James is saying, "I am about to tell you the nature of true wisdom; treasure this." (BNTC Exposition of James), MacArthur introduces this passage explaining that "the tongue is characterized by what might be called its perfidy to compromise. Do you feel that you are not responsible for what comes out of your mouth when you are angry? And he went out and wept bitterly" (Matt. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. As believers in Christ, we must pursue a higher wisdomthe wisdom that comes from God. While this is possible, as noted above, these comments would be just a appropriatefor all believers, whether they are teacher or not. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue(damazo) him. How, then, can I best honor God and help others? ESV Study Bible on selfish ambition -Selfish ambition is a divisive willingness to split the group in order to achieve personal power and prestige (it is translated rivalry in Gal. All rights reserved), O Prince of Peace, keep us, we pray, "Yes," she replied, "she was talking about the missionary who lives in our village." ", Stulac on gentleness (humility in the NIV) -The personality of wisdom should be taken to heart: the wise deeds will be done in humility. 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. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. All the conflicts, crimes, battles, and wars of the world are evidence of the devastation caused by human wisdom. 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+). Verses 1-26. 15:14; Jas. He went on to tell me how the bank had set up a branch bank at the powder plant at Old Hickory outside of Nashville, Tennessee. (Holman New Testament Commentary), Osborne on set on fire by hell - "..would mean the tongue becomes a tool of Satan to destroy the individual and the church. 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). My brethren- Once again identifying himself with them as fellow believers, members of the same family, the family of God. And we should daily pray asking God by His Spirit to "Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips." Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. The Bible abounds with illustrations of such use. The show window is important, but the storehouse is even more so. The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield. Phillips Are there some wise and understanding men among you? The proliferation of tongues has continued down the centuries so that now, according to the Wycliffe Bible Translators International Linguistic Center in Dallas, Texas, there are more than five thousand language groups known to exist in the world. 1:29; Rom. 2. The show window of the Christian is most important. He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Your motives must be pure, or you are not acting with godly wisdom. Habakkuk A dark piece of velvet best reveals the glory of the diamond. To bridle your tongue, give God the reins of your heart. Confess that your bitterness is a sin that is keeping you miserably distant from God. NLT James 3:15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God's kind of wisdom. John Lyly, When the hands are idle, the tongue is usually very active. The Greek term and the English equivalent to lie involve more than simply telling what is not true, for this could occur without an intent to deceive or mislead. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere. "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles" (Proverbs 21:23). 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). Luck: "Remember, as indicated earlier, that no man can tame the tongue, but there is One who can. 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