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. James shifts his direction and compares the tongue to. James has more to say about the tongue than any other book of the bible. 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. A man with a pastors heart he felt an enormous responsibility for the spiritual growth of christs followers everywhere. Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. 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. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small. In verse 6, james states directly, and the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity. 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. It is able to carry large burdens, run at a relatively fast speed, and demonstrate unusual strength. Recap james was the leader of the first church in jerusalem. This is somewhat confusing, but what follows seems to explain it. The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts.
Ordinarily, in a single day enough words are used to fill a 50page book. What does the bible say about tongues in book of james. The book of proverbs lies in the backdrop of james, so the excursion is quite appropriate. The second best result is james edward tongue age 50s in overland park, ks. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. The tongue a creative force, written by charles capps, reiterates that words have an immense power available to all who use them correctly. The tongue, james tells us, is a fire, ignited by hell itself. Here he employs some of the fiercest language in the book. Parallels in james and proverbs scripture zealot blog. We all hold a very powerful weapon and are capable of doing violence to our neighbor.
Oct 04, 2017 preached at bellview church of christ, tuesday evening, october 3, 2017. 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. James follows up his practical guidance about listening see james 1. Yet, this incredibly powerful animal when bridled can be a tremendous pleasure and useful. According to statisticians, the average person spends at least one fifth of his or her life talking. If you would like to receive a free copy of todays free offer, go ahead and call this number. The book of james covers some really important topics on living right for god, including controlling the tongue, boasting, patience and prayer. H ere are seven bible verses that refer to trying to tame the tongue. James 3 new international version niv taming the tongue. With it we bless our father and with it we curse others. 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. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature.
We were short, rude, complaining, sarcastic, hangry, and all of the above. James is related to earline e tongue and jazmen t tongue as well as 2 additional people. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature. Just a few words, just a spark, can cause years of heartache. With it, people are capable of committing the worst of crimes, blasphemy. The last part of verse 6 is very difficult for translators, but the sense of it is relatively simple. 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. 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. Introduction i came across a statistic that shocked me. Taming the tongue sabbath school lesson 7, 4th qtr 2014. With teachers especially but not only in mind, james warns believers about the danger of destroying ourselves and others with the words we. The book of james first new testament book, james 1. The weight for a male is about 70 grams, for a female, 60 grams. But jamess words are applicable far beyond those who are called to teach.
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. The tongue is powerful, but deadly, and out of control. What james says about taming the tongue zondervan academic. A small tongue shaped object called a rudder can give you complete control of the vessel. How we use our tongues provides clear evidence of where we are spiritually. The horse has been described as, a half ton of raw power. Sproul discusses the potential of good and evil that all of us have with the power of the mighty tongue. I read that the average person speaks 11,000,000 words a year. If we can control our tongue, we would be able to control our entire bodies as well. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. If you recorded all your spoken words in a single day.
James describes the tongue as a restless evil ready to strike with deadly venom. However, its potential for evil is so great god saw fit to imprison it behind a double jailer. 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. The similarities between a fire and the tongue are hard to miss. 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. 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. So with that, a little bit of an introduction as we get into our study, we have a memory text.
Jan 28, 1976 the tongue a creative force, written by charles capps, reiterates that words have an immense power available to all who use them correctly. But this will never happen, as james is about to show. 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. 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. Well be looking from about verse 1 through to verse 12. The lengthy discussion about the tongue in this chapter is both convicting and illuminating. Sep 26, 2008 but jamess words are applicable far beyond those who are called to teach.
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned matt. Taming the tongue sermon by roddy chestnut, james 3. 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. They have also lived in auburn hills, mi and wixom, mi plus 5 other locations. In his book entitled killing giants, pulling thorns, chuck swindoll has reminded us.
The things that we say or fail to say serve as a barometer of our christian character, according to the letter of james. James tongue phone, address, background info whitepages. A book about this size can help control what we say. Select this result to view james edward tongues phone number, address, and more. As we have seen, the tongue can indeed defile the whole body. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity. James 3 niv taming the tongue not many of you bible gateway. Mar 05, 2014 visit our website at teaching ministry of pastor eric grenier james 3. Visit our website at teaching ministry of pastor eric grenier james 3. No technological advancement can improve it nor can technology control it. 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. It is a christian book, however, the information is still relevant and applicable to non christians as well. Among the things this chapter reveals about the tongue.
In fact, the subject of the tongue and how we use our words is perhaps the preeminent theme of this book. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 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. Join facebook to connect with james tonge and others you may know. If the mastery of the tongue is a sign of maturity, it is so for all christians. James epistle is one of the most practical books about christian living, and in chapter three, it dedicates twelve verses to taming the tongue. 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.
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. Are christians guilty of using their tongues to harm their brothers instead of using them as instruments of righteousness. Things to keep in mind when reading the book of james 1. If the tongue could be controlled, we could control the whole body. Preached at bellview church of christ, tuesday evening, october 3, 2017. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. The tongue is a world of evil, which adversely impacts the rest of our bodies. The power of the tongue james 3 knowing jesus christ. Well be taking our thoughts from the book of james. 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.