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I. Introduction
II.
The Need to Control the Tongue (3:1-2)
SUPPORTING IDEA: Those who misuse the tongue receive God’s condemnation.
Main idea: Those who misuse the tongue receive God’s condemnation.
Should we not aspire to teach?
Is James discouraging some from communicating the gospel?
No, we should be more concerned about our fitness for teaching than the benefits we might receive from the office.
No, we should be more concerned about our fitness for teaching than the benefits we might receive from the office.
God’s Word does not discourage people from assuming the position of a teacher.
It raises the dignity of the position by pointing out the dangers and responsibilities of the office for those who might otherwise neglect these requirements.
God’s Word does not discourage people from assuming the position of a teacher.
It raises the dignity of the position by pointing out the dangers and responsibilities of the office for those who might otherwise neglect these requirements.
God’s Word does not discourage people from assuming the position of a teacher.
It raises the dignity of the position by pointing out the dangers and responsibilities of the office for those who might otherwise neglect these requirements.
Should we be silent?
The bible does not call us to silence, in fact just the opposite.
The Bible calls us to be empowered/controlled by the Holy Spirit and used for the glory of God.
Example: (we usually draw two conclusions from this verse; drinking bad/hymns good)
The direct context of this verse is about “control”.
Don’t allow anything to control you except the Holy Spirit!
III.
The Power of the Tongue (3:3-6)
God’s Word does not discourage people from assuming the position of a teacher.
It raises the dignity of the position by pointing out the dangers and responsibilities of the office for those who might otherwise neglect these requirements.III.
The Power of the Tongue (3:3-6)
III.
The Power of the Tongue (3:3-6)
Main idea: The tongue is a small organ, but it can control and influence major events in life.
3 illustrations are given as an example of the power of the tongue:
2 are given as a picture of small objects being able to control large objects.
(horse bits and ship rudders)
1 is given as an example of how a small object can destroy a much larger object (flame can destroy a huge forest)
By nature the tongue could serve as a divisive instrument of evil.
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By grace the tongue can become an instrument of positive blessing ().
We must not conclude that our tongue is doomed to be an instrument of discord and strife.
God can mold an abusive tongue into a force for good and righteousness.d
By nature the tongue could serve as a divisive instrument of evil.
By grace the tongue can become an instrument of positive blessing ().
We must not conclude that our tongue is doomed to be an instrument of discord and strife.
God can mold an abusive tongue into a force for good and righteousness.d
By grace the tongue can become an instrument of positive blessing
We must not conclude that our tongue is doomed to be an instrument of divisiveness and strife.
God can mold an abusive tongue into a force for good and righteousness.
IV.
The Rebellion of the Tongue (3:7-8)
IV.
The Rebellion of the Tongue (3:7-8)
By nature the tongue could serve as a divisive instrument of evil.
By grace the tongue can become an instrument of positive blessing (Col.
4:6).
We must not conclude that our tongue is doomed to be an instrument of discord and strife.
God can mold an abusive tongue into a force for good and righteousness.IV.
The Rebellion of the Tongue (3:7-8)
Main idea: We can tame all types of animals, but no one can tame the rebellious nature of the tongue.
David grew to be a man of military renown who fought powerful enemy’s.
He realized that one of the most dangerous enemy’s were those who attack with words:
Turn to .
How “ironic” is it that man can tame the wildest and most powerful beasts on earth but cannot control his own tongue.
Verse 8 says the tongue is “restless”, meaning “unstable”.
Websters: “Lacking or denying rest; continually moving”
Example: Handling a snake
V.
The Double-Mindedness of the Tongue (3:9-12)
Main idea: We show our moral inconsistency by using the same tongue both to bless God and to insult his creatures.
Verse 9 mentions both a positive and a negative use of the tongue.
Verse 9 mentions both a positive and a negative use of the tongue.
The positive use involved praise of God, the highest function of human speech (see ).
The negative use involved cursing human beings.
Cursing refers to personal verbal abuse, perhaps arising from loss of temper in an argument or debate.
It also involves the expression of angry wishes on enemies.
It includes speech which is insulting as well as profane.d
The positive use involved praise of God, the highest function of human speech (see ).
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The negative use involved cursing human beings.
Being divisive.
Cursing refers to personal verbal abuse, perhaps arising from loss of temper in an argument or debate.
It also involves the expression of angry wishes on enemies.
It includes speech which is insulting as well as profaned
Example: Teaching my boys to look people in the eye and say “yes, sir” or “no, sir”.
No matter their treatment of you.
“If you can’t even show common respect for someone you are showing your lack of maturity in God.
In fact, you are serving Satan’s purpose by your dismissal of them.
“Your opinion of someone need to line up with God’s opinion of them, and He sent His son to die for everyone.”
VI.
The Need for Wisdom in Speech and Life (3:13-18)
Main idea: Believers with real wisdom avoid envy and selfish ambition; they produce peace and righteousness.
A challenge to demonstrate wisdom by behavior (v.
13)
A. A challenge to demonstrate wisdom by behavior
Read verse 13,
The opening rhetorical question asks how we can show that we have wisdom.
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The opening rhetorical question asks how we can show that we have wisdom.
Wise refers to someone with moral insight and skill in deciding practical issues of conduct.
Understanding pictures someone with the knowledge of an expert.
We are to show the presence of wisdom by good deeds practiced with humility.
Only obedient deeds, not mere talk, prove the presence of wisdom.v
Wise refers to someone with moral insight and skill in deciding practical issues of conduct.
We are to show the presence of wisdom by good deeds practiced with humility.
Only obedient deeds, not mere talk, prove the presence of wisdom.
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