The Untamed Tongue

Introduction

Scripture : James 3:1-18

James makes mentions of a stricture judgement for teachers. Anyone teaching the word is held at a more accountable level. Likewise, When you speak words they go into the air and you can’t take them back. Words can kill, can make you sick (Physically & mentally) or they can build you up and offer you hope (that’s what Jesus came to do. Once we understand that everyone is made in the likeness of God we may just re-examine ourselves when we put out words that put people down, lies, slandering, backbiting. Words (negative) once put out in ear shy speaks of your character and they act in a physical sense without laying hands on the person ( I have said many times in the past I wish I could be invisible so I could slap the person I am mad with without them knowing it me. James 4:1-3 words are like fire.

Point 1

Learning the scripture and applying it:

Imparting of spiritual, intellectual, moral,and social instruction. Proverb 22:6 , James 3:1

Intellectual has to do with wisdom, being rational and thinking about what to say. You just can’t say all manner of thing to people because you are mad, don’t like them, or even think you have a better way of doing something. You must have some morals; know the Godly way to act.

(most people know when they are acting out of character. They use excuses like God Knows me, I am Sorry, I just got caught up in the moment, selfishness, Jealousy)

James 3:14-16

Point 2

Responsibility; Liable to be called to account for your action. Mt. 12:36-37

God has entrusted humankind — both individually and collectively with responsibility. Humankind is, therefore, answerable to God. Initially, God gave humans the responsibility of multiplying, subduing the earth, and having dominion over creation ( Gen 1:28 ). As God revealed more of himself to man, man was given greater responsibility and thus became more accountable. The sin-nature in man seeks to shirk responsibility and to blame others for failures. There are a number of illustrations in Scripture in which a person attempted to shift responsibility for an action onto others.

Examples ; Esau complained that Jacob "deceived" him and got the birthright. 2)Aaron would not own up to the fact that he had formed the golden calf ( Exod 32:21-24 ).

Paul addressed the issue of accountability most extensively in the Book of Romans. He affirmed that God is righteous and his judgment is based on truth ( 2:2 ). Each person individually will give an account to God ( 14:12 ). The whole world is accountable to God ( 3:19 ). And no one get away!

Point 3

Communication

Speech: The communication of thoughts using spoken words. Prov. 18:21, Luke 6:45

God knows us all. We cannot escape what we say , do or our think (thoughts). Thoughts will have you messed up. The mind is like a fortress holding both good and evil thoughts. Thoughts at some point are spoken words and most of the time at a inopportune time (Proverbs 4:23 ).

A failure of communication

Inadequate perception, willful rejection of the truth.

Ephesians 4:18 (NKJV) ,James 4:1-3

Point 4

Eloquence

The ability to speak with fluency and persuasive power, using words appropriate to the circumstances.

Proverbs 7:21 (NKJV)

Negative aspects of the tongue

The sinfulness of fallen human nature can express itself in speech, provoking God’s displeasure and causing enmity and division amongst people.

Proverbs 24:1–2 (NKJV)

Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV)

Point 5

Edifying positive tongue will bring

A person’s speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character.

Ephesians 4:15 (NKJV) —

Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV) — 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Proverbs 17:27 (NKJV)

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) — 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

Remember there is a time to speak and a time to be silent

1 Samuel 10:27 (NKJV) — 27 But some rebels said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

James 1:19 (NKJV) — 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

examples

Christ was silent before his accusers

John 19:8–9 (NKJV) — 8 Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid, 9 and went again into the Praetorium, and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.