The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature. The concept of taming the tongue is found in james 3 where god declares, through the apostle james, that no one can tame the tongue james 3. The book of james is with peters, johns and judes letters near the back of the new testament, just before the book of revelation, the last book in the bible. James previously counseled us to be quick to listen and slow to speak, to keep a tight reign on our tongue and that our words are a consideration in the judgment.
The weight for a male is about 70 grams, for a female, 60 grams. In fact, the subject of the tongue and how we use our words is perhaps the preeminent theme of this book. In his book entitled killing giants, pulling thorns, chuck swindoll has reminded us. The mystery deepens when we realise that our tongue is so placed in our body that it does truly affect the entire body, that it affects the soul, the mind, and the physical body for if we speak of evil we soon turn to do.
What does the bible say about tongues in book of james. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. What james says about taming the tongue zondervan academic. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small.
Sproul discusses the potential of good and evil that all of us have with the power of the mighty tongue. James epistle is one of the most practical books about christian living, and in chapter three, it dedicates twelve verses to taming the tongue. No technological advancement can improve it nor can technology control it. So with that, a little bit of an introduction as we get into our study, we have a memory text. James shifts his direction and compares the tongue to.
This short book has plenty of nkjv new king james scripture references, broken up by tips and strategies given by the author for turning that frown upside down, and how to train ourselves to focusing on the positive. All of the creatures of the physical world can be subdued by human beings save the tongue and so there must be something more powerful at work directing it. According to statisticians, the average person spends at least one fifth of his or her life talking. The book of james covers some really important topics on living right for god, including controlling the tongue, boasting, patience and prayer.
James is related to earline e tongue and jazmen t tongue as well as 2 additional people. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned matt. With it, people are capable of committing the worst of crimes, blasphemy. James paints a picture of the tongues destructive propensity for evil which has its origin in gehenna hell, and which can infect mankind from birth to the grave, the whole cycle of human existence. James has more to say about the tongue than any other book of the bible. The last part of verse 6 is very difficult for translators, but the sense of it is relatively simple. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. In this series of sermons, jeff niell, pastor of emmanuel covenant church in phoenix, arizona, teaches on the apostle james s warnings and instruction with regard to the tongue. But this will never happen, as james is about to show. This is somewhat confusing, but what follows seems to explain it. Taming the tongue sermon by roddy chestnut, james 3. I read that the average person speaks 11,000,000 words a year. Things to keep in mind when reading the book of james 1.
The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature. Taming the tongue not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. The tongue, james tells us, is a fire, ignited by hell itself. Well be taking our thoughts from the book of james. Mar 05, 2014 visit our website at teaching ministry of pastor eric grenier james 3. The second best result is james edward tongue age 50s in overland park, ks. Capps begins the book by explaining why it is important to read and repeat gods word so that it can release the ability of god to work within us. However, its potential for evil is so great god saw fit to imprison it behind a double jailer. Aug 21, 2015 the tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature. Among the things this chapter reveals about the tongue. The tongue a creative force, written by charles capps, reiterates that words have an immense power available to all who use them correctly.
The book of proverbs lies in the backdrop of james, so the excursion is quite appropriate. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. How we use our tongues provides clear evidence of where we are spiritually. James follows up his practical guidance about listening see james 1. Visit our website at teaching ministry of pastor eric grenier james 3. Oct 04, 2017 preached at bellview church of christ, tuesday evening, october 3, 2017. In verse 6, james states directly, and the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity. Select this result to view james edward tongue s phone number, address, and more. The tongue is powerful, but deadly, and out of control. There is an abundance of proverbs that relate in some way to the tongue. James 3 niv taming the tongue not many of you bible gateway. The book of james first new testament book, james 1. Are christians guilty of using their tongues to harm their brothers instead of using them as instruments of righteousness.
Here he employs some of the fiercest language in the book. In one years time the average persons words would fill 2 books, each containing 400 pages. Taming the tongue sabbath school lesson 7, 4th qtr 2014. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check 3 when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn. James paints a picture of the tongue s destructive propensity for evil which has its origin in gehenna hell, and which can infect mankind from birth to the grave, the whole cycle of human existence. We were short, rude, complaining, sarcastic, hangry, and all of the above. Yet, this incredibly powerful animal when bridled can be a tremendous pleasure and useful. It is able to carry large burdens, run at a relatively fast speed, and demonstrate unusual strength. Sep 26, 2008 but jamess words are applicable far beyond those who are called to teach. They have also lived in auburn hills, mi and wixom, mi plus 5 other locations. A book about this size can help control what we say. The horse has been described as, a half ton of raw power.
Carsons observation that fortunately james did not say that god cannot control the tongue or tame it, 26 while true enough, fails to touch the problem, namely, that the tongue is indeed out of control because of mans failure to exercise the dominion over it that god. One of the central issues of the book of proverbs is how you use your tongue. I think all of us remember reading in the book of james where it says though the tongue is small, it is set on fire of hell. H ere are seven bible verses that refer to trying to tame the tongue. If we can control our tongue, we would be able to control our entire bodies as well. The lengthy discussion about the tongue in this chapter is both convicting and illuminating. The similarities between a fire and the tongue are hard to miss. Introduction i came across a statistic that shocked me. Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Select this result to view james edward tongues phone number, address, and more. James tongue phone, address, background info whitepages. In this series of sermons, jeff niell, pastor of emmanuel covenant church in phoenix, arizona, teaches on the apostle jamess warnings and instruction with regard to the tongue. Just a few words, just a spark, can cause years of heartache.
If you would like to receive a free copy of todays free offer, go ahead and call this number. Preached at bellview church of christ, tuesday evening, october 3, 2017. With it we bless our father and with it we curse others. James does not come to us with a clearcut traditional date, since the book does not mention any historical events or people other than the author in james 1. If you recorded all your spoken words in a single day. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity. A small tongue shaped object called a rudder can give you complete control of the vessel. James 3 new international version niv taming the tongue.
Ordinarily, in a single day enough words are used to fill a 50page book. If the mastery of the tongue is a sign of maturity, it is so for all christians. Well be looking from about verse 1 through to verse 12. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. Parallels in james and proverbs scripture zealot blog. James describes the tongue as a restless evil ready to strike with deadly venom. The tongue is a world of evil, which adversely impacts the rest of our bodies. James describes the tongue as a fire, a world of unrighteousness that contaminates the whole body. The book of james, chapter 3 free bible commentary. A man with a pastors heart he felt an enormous responsibility for the spiritual growth of christs followers everywhere. The power of the tongue james 3 knowing jesus christ. It is a christian book, however, the information is still relevant and applicable to non christians as well. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Recap james was the leader of the first church in jerusalem. We all hold a very powerful weapon and are capable of doing violence to our neighbor. But jamess words are applicable far beyond those who are called to teach. With teachers especially but not only in mind, james warns believers about the danger of destroying ourselves and others with the words we. The things that we say or fail to say serve as a barometer of our christian character, according to the letter of james. Join facebook to connect with james tonge and others you may know.
The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts. As we have seen, the tongue can indeed defile the whole body. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. James says that the tongue also has that kind of power, verse five, even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. If the tongue could be controlled, we could control the whole body.
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