R. C. Sproul, Conviction of ignorance is the doorstep to the temple of wisdom. 24:9; Jer. 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. NKJ James 3:12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? And if one is unable to obey this command and instead continually exhibits a persistent attitude of arrogance, this person is not a believer! . Here it denotes the incongruity of blessing and cursing coming out of the same mouth. Don't say that you are wise when it isn't true. This was a shameful sin, and James would not tolerate it!" Earthly ("earth-bound" - NEB)(1919)(epigeios from epi = upon + ge = the earth) means of or belonging to the earth as distinguished from heaven. Amen. They were good examples to a young person saved out of a non-Christian environment, and I owe them a debt of gratitude. It was hopelessly overweight, and I suspect it no longer had any teeth. And thus the tongue can be used for both good and evil (James 3:9). So if we see someone in need and "do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?" When a person is concerned about demoting others, understand he is also concerned with the promotion of himself. Louw-Nida - "pertaining to human, earthly activity(primarily in contrast with divine activity)." 2 Timothy Selah. Yet these same people, with the blessings still on their lips, would sometimes, after leaving worship, actually curse someone who had angered them! In Scripture the term "wisdom" ordinarily signifies the knowledge and fear of God, especially that enlightening of the mind which flows from the word and spirit of Christ; and the superior excellence of this wisdom may be well expressed in the words of Solomon ( Proverbs 3:13, 14 ). Here the basis for that disorderly conduct of the tongue is its "evil" nature. One day after the young people had sung, a member of one of the churches struck up a conversation with the principal of the school, who was on the trip as a chaperone. 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. DO NOT OPEN YOUR WINDOWS! They know how to talk; they speak the truth in love. Instead of helping, his well-meaning companion only served to undermine his friend with his words (v. 27). If you are being polluted by bitterness, isn't it time for God's freshness? You sent Your Son to die! 1:22. Envy and bitterness hurts you as well as others.Do you rejoice when others succeed or do you have a secret envy, bitterness, and criticalness in your heart? Moo says thatearthlysuggests a perspective that fails to consider Gods realm and will (Pillar NT Commentary-James), Hiebert says "As "earthly" it springs out of and is limited to the frail and finite life of unregenerated humanity and associated with its turbulent affairs.". In company, guard your tonguein solitude, your thoughts. 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 ). NET James 3:9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God's image. Reprinted by permission. SOWING PEACE AND REAPING The Lord Jesus warned, "For every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment" (Mt. Then wouldn't one sigh, Exodus JDB. "As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely" (Proverbs 25:14). According to its derivation, the original word strictly means belonging to the soul. The contrast with spirit and the spiritual, which is expressed in the passages that I have quoted from First Corinthians and from Jude, and implied in that now before us, is the key to the exact meaning. James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. Of course not! Please guard my mouth today. Eritheiahas no room for others, much less genuine humility. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! Spiros Zodhiates, Note - These are in KJV but hold pointer over reference for NASB. KJV James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Wesley. Say, what is the "gospel" according to you? Browse all categories; New Books; Used Books That's a good description of worldly wisdom but take time to read Johnstone's explanation below to get a fuller sense of what James intends by using psuchikosto describeearthly wisdom. It is coupled with sophia, wisdom, in the Septuagint (Lxx)in Deut1:13,15; 4:6. come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Before you speak, remember that words are like fireyou can neither control nor reverse the damage they can do. , . May I speak only words that please You and bring health and healing to others. The show window of the Christian is most important. According to one online source, it was developed aroundad672 and was used with devastating effect, especially in sea warfare because it could burn on water. The sweet spirit God wants for us cannot exist in a heart polluted by bitterness. "He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass" (Proverbs 16:30). Others cant help but notice when we honor God with what we sayor dont say. Use your tongue to praise God (Psalm 51:14-15). Patrick Delaney, The worst of speaking without thinking is that you say what you think. It is both the knowledge and practice of it. But it does not pursue peace at the expense of purity. Who among you has no will of his own, but has made God's will his very own? James 3:17Level Ground - Racial prejudice can take root early in human hearts. Spurgeon's Bible Commentary James 4 James 4:1-17 1 From whence come wars and fightingsa among you? 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. J. Sidlow Baxter, Gentle words fall lightly, but they have great weight. Laws can help to minimize discrimination in housing and the workplace. 9:8; Jer. The word does not necessarily mean domesticate, but to subdue or subjugate. Thank Him for His help in all times of need. "Wise men lay up knowledge" (Proverbs 10:14). They aimed bitter speech as their arrow). ", Robert Johnstone -As the false, exhibiting itself in envying and strife, (James 3:16) thus brings in confusion and every form of evil, and in this way proves itself to be from beneath; so the true wisdom, showing itself in peace and peacemaking, thus brings in righteousness, and proves itself to be from above. Promote health with wise words (Proverbs 12:18). Anon. "A whisperer separateth chief friends" (Proverbs 16:28). Full of deadly is the combination wordthanatephoros (from thnatos =death+ phr =to bring) is literally death bearing or death bringing and is used only here in the NT. He must read the day's record through; Help me evaluate each thought It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Kalosreferred to that which was "morally beautiful" or noble and hence virtue was called "the good" (to kalon). "The mouth of the righteous shall deliver them" (Proverbs 12:6). Nelson's NKJV Study Biblehas an interesting note (but be a Berean Acts 17:11+) - Although human beings have lost much of Godlikeness, there is still enough in our make-up to hint at what we once were like and what we can become again through the work of Christ. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds. The Hebrew wordchokmahcorresponds to the Greeksophos. 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. So, in 1955, the Guinness brewing company decided that an official record was needed to pacify its customers. And as James taught in James 3:14, both of these sinful attitudes are hidden in and originate from the heart. Malachi 3:1. Help us to speak with loving words There is iniquity of all shapes and sizes in these various venues (just another reason I have "fasted from news" for over 2 years, and have subscribed to Vidangel to filter the gratuitous sex, blasphemy of Jesus' great Name and a sewer of curse words). 1 Kings Matthew Henry. The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace (James 3:17-18). A group where there is bitterness and strife (selfish ambition) is a barren soil in which the seeds of righteousness can never grow and out of which no reward can ever come. All of our conduct and conversation stems from either the one nature or the other. (From Fedco Reporter, April, 1987.) James 3:17. NJB James 3:16 Wherever there are jealousy and ambition, there are also disharmony and wickedness of every kind; GWN James 3:16 Wherever there is jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every kind of evil. In eschatology, peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom (Acts 10:36). What James is saying is that the tongue can kindle a destructive fire which can destroy all life. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. (Lk 6:36+), Recall that James had earlier alluded to the virtue of mercy in writing that "judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment." Gilbrant -In classical literature this word means keen, sharp, pointed, but it has specific meanings when associated with different nouns. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. NAB James 3:11 Does a spring gush forth from the same opening both pure and brackish water? Does this describe your Christian life? James lamented that in one breath we can worship God, and in the next, curse the apple of His eye. The necessity expressed by this word signifies a need resulting from time or circumstances or from the fitness of things. In a sense, churches are like ships, and many of their people are like rivets. By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings. (James Scudder - Living Water). b. Because man retains likeness to God, human life is sacred. The evidence of the true wisdom in control (James 3:1718) Tongue Spiritual Maturity is reflected by a controlled tongue. Hiebert on behavior -His winsome daily conduct should demonstrate his possession of the needed practical insight and understanding to deal with the daily problems of life. If its true that a spring emits brackish water one moment and fresh water the next, we must consider the source. Here it refers first in rank and which specifically to purity because without purity the wisdom is not from above! TODAY IN THE WORD - James 3:13-18 6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak Gods wisdom in a mystery (THIS SPEAKS OF THE GOSPEL - THE FIRST DIVINE "WISDOM" THAT ONE MUST RECEIVE BEFORE HE CAN RECEIVE FURTHER DIVINE WISDOM! So James is addressing this to believers, those who had the Holy Spirit Who Alone could enable them to bring forth words of blessing and not words of cursing. That would only be to do mischief; but pure minds may be stirred as much as you please, and the more the better. ), Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 21:23, The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. Whatever he might claim, he cannot be saved. 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. Gen. 27:34 = bitter cryExod. The tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body-Phillips paraphrases it "It can poison the whole body." (Rom. (Mt. (Ge 4:6-8). (Ibid), Peaceable (1516)(eirenikosfrom eirene= peace) characterized or promoting a state of wholeness and well-being, thatis,lovingand promoting peace. If we listen to ourselves before speaking out loud, we can judge our hearts before our careless words harm others or sadden our God. Ought not - Greek uses the strongest negative to modify chre(ou chre) signifying that this absolutely ought not to be this way. It is a desire for personal glory. (Ibid), Heavenly wisdom is full of mercy like our Heavenly Father - "Be (present imperative= only possible by relying on the Holy Spirit to obey) merciful, just as your Father is merciful." In other words, heavenly wisdom's fruit is righteousness. Anon. Anon. If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? Natural wisdom is that when come from the mind of fallen, unredeemed men, and therefore is able to only reflect a totally humanistic viewpoint regarding the world and men. NLT And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. It comes from a rebirth of our hearts and spirit to a life truly taken captive by God. A man attended a meeting where the guest lecturer was extremely long-winded. (Ibid). My wife and I returned from several weeks away from our home and immediately detected a fetid smell upon entering the house. Words come from the physical brain which is why a stroke makes a person aphasic (unable to speak). [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). James asks, "Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?" A dispositiondescribed as bitterleaves one's heart with an unpleasant sensation, as our tastebuds react to a bitter substance in the mouth. Eulogeocan be from men to God, from men to men, and from God to men. Its propensity for destruction is much greater. (Ibid), Osborne on restless - The connotation is of something without a secure foundation; like an unstable building in the midst of an earthquake, the tongue can never be controlled. ; Jas. The discerning person soon realizes that biblical wisdom is more about practice than philosophy. Say, what is the "gospel" according to you? James makes the point that heavenlywisdom is not just what one knows (intellectual) but how one lives (behavioral). Phillips And the wise are peace-makers who go on quietly sowing for a harvest of righteousness - in other people and in themselves. 3:11; Jas. Some animals are poisonous, and some tongues spread poison. "Incline thine ear unto wisdom" (Proverbs 2:2). Nahum (Ibid). 21:11; Rom. Anon. 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. The word suggests the vice of a leader who creates a party for his own pride: it is partly ambition, partly rivalry. When words and actions agree, the message is loud and clear. 10:16. Burdick observes that "James shifts almost unnoticeably from discussing the power of the tongue (James 3:3-6) to a discussion of its perversity (James 3:7-12). Epigeios - 6x -Jn. If it bites you, you take two steps and die (BUT SEE NOTE). ", Zodhiates amplifies what it means to Let him show, "If we tell people to try something that we have found wonderful and helpful, they may hesitate to do it unless they see it work in our lives. Some people might have seen in this tragedy an opportunity for a lucrative lawsuit against two big corporations. This evil chafes at confinement, always seeking a way to escape and to spread its deadly poison. Nehemiah Both captains were aware of the other ship's presence and could have taken evasive action to avert the collision. John Calvinwrote that "True wisdom consists principally of two parts: the knowledge of God, and the knowledge of ourselves! "The lip of truth shall be established for ever" (Proverbs 12:19). A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, The NIV has an excellent, straight-forward rendering stating that "Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Job recognized the capability of words to destroy when he exclaimed to his friends, "How forceful are right words!" Thinking It Over It arises from the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. In short epistemon describes one "who is expert, who has special knowledge and training." It is easier to look wise than to talk wisely. ")., and in the statement in the second chapter of the same epistle, that a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God (1 Cor 2:14+). The heart is a person's "control center" so to speak. Kakos then speaks of lack of goodness, of a bad nature. ), Another Prayer - So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom. It has taken us many more days to rid the house of this fetid smell. Job Romans Therefore, the rich person and the poor person stand together on the common ground of Calvary. Gustafson, There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. The mother is now leading a crusade to promote child safety. (Ibid). As a moth gnaws a garment, so jealousy consumes a man. Thoughts from Don Anderson on James 3:6 (source). (Jim Wilson - Fresh Illustrations), Warren Wiersbe -My wife and I once drove through a safari park, admiring the animals as they moved about in their natural habitat. James used the word wisdom to describe bitter envy and self-seeking (3:14-15). And clearly what and how we think will influence what and how we speak. Such wise people will surely know how to control their tongue (as noted earlier in this chapter). A philosophy professor ended his letter with "It just beats me. 12:34). (BEC), Poison (2447)(iosfromhemi= to send) is something sent out and one Greek meaning is thus arrow, a meaning not found in the NT. Branon. We have here, you observe, the truth brought before us, that genuine Christian wisdom, whether it lead a man to become a teacher in the church or not, will, at all events, in all cases find expression through giving spiritual loveliness to the whole daily life. 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. But apart from Christ there is no wisdom. There is nothing more painful than having unhealthy communication with the one you love. We can feel imprisoned by hard feelings, strained relationships, and confining circumstances. side door. (THIS IS AMAZING - HE DID NOT HAVE THE INDWELLING SPIRIT BUT GOD TELLS HIM HE MUST MASTER IT - SOMEHOW THE SPIRIT WOULD HAVE GIVEN THE POWER NECESSARY HAD HE WANTED TO "KILL SIN") Cain told Abel his brother. ), willing to yield, compliant, congenial, open to reason. It is easy to want to win the argument, but you can destroy the person you are arguing with. 2:26; Deut. (BNTC Exposition of James), MacArthur introduces this passage explaining that "the tongue is characterized by what might be called its perfidy to compromise. . Only God can turn bitter water sweet. (James 3 Commentary). 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! c. The outcome of this wisdom (James 3:16) Knowledge consisting of words is an earthen vessel full of holes. "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones" (Proverbs 16:24). William Jenkyn, An evil speaker is his own scourge. They know how to act; they pursue justice and evade evil. 1. 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. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. It can speak falsehood and filth. Conversely, we must not undervalue the damage harsh words bring. (1Co 3:3). "In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride" (Proverbs 14:3). The -az ending in the verb indicates action and causation, hence to make tame, to get control over, to subdue., Liddell-Scott -I. of animals, to tame, break in, to bring under the yoke: Med. Christian mercy is mercy for all who are in trouble, even if they have brought that trouble on themselves. (James 3:15, 16) (Lectures Exegetical and Practical on the Epistle of James)(Bold added). The force ofkatakauchaomaiis to brag about oneself in comparison with others. 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