Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Well be looking from about verse 1 through to verse 12. Behold, how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire. Whoever can control the tongue can bridle the whole body. So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a whole wicked world.
The book of james chapter one workbook eeonlinebible study. Berean literal bible thus also the tongue is a small member, and boasts exceeding things. And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity. Sometimes called the proverbs of the new testament, the book of james practically and faithfully reminds christians how to live. James echoes the testimony of proverbs regarding the tongue. The tongue is a fire, with the power set fire to all our relationships. New american standard bible so also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. A large forest can be set on fire by a little flame. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. 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. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. We can either build up with our tongue or tear down. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of but no human being can tame the tongue. A person who could perfectly control his or her speech 100 percent of the time would have already arrived at full control of every aspect of the entire body, and their entire life. Study guide for james 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. The second reason is that the tongue, while small, has a very destructive power. With the tongue we praise our lord and father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in.
Like the rudder of a ship, the tongue is a very small member of the body, and it is powerful, but not in the way we would like to think. Controlling the tongue sermon by floyd steverson, james 3. The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.
It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of ones life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. The tongue of man is like a fire, which sets a whole forest ablaze. It is filled with allusions to and quotations of the teachings of jesus, and it includes more imperatives per word than any other new testament book. James is a book about the application of our faith and the importance to learn and grow in christ. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. The tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do james 3. If they are not controlled, the entire horse is out of control, and the entire ship is out of control. It might be a small part of the body, but the tongue is capable of causing tremendous harm.
Home group study book of james practical advice on living. What james says about taming the tongue zondervan academic. King james version 1611 view 1611 bible scan so also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. That way, we can grow in faith and maturity so we can apply our christian character and conduct in how we are to others. What does the bible say about tongues in book of james. The book of james describes the tongue as a restless evil, full of deadly poison that no human can tame james 3. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among the parts of our bodies. The tongue is the part of our body with which forms words. Yet with gods help, our tongues can be used for good. And many other verses of our epistle suggests his knowledge of this famous alexandrian jew. From perseverance to true faith to controlling ones tongue, submitting to gods will, and having patience, this book aids readers in living authentically and wisely for christ. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results james 5. Here are seven bible verses that refer to trying to tame the tongue. To understand this metaphor in context, we need to begin in verse 5.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire. Although the tongue has many functions, the only function the bible is addressing when it speaks of controlling the tongue, is the role. The primary theme running through james is the knowledge we are given by our lord. So with that, a little bit of an introduction as we get into our study, we have a memory text.
But this will never happen, as james is about to show. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Today continues a series of five consecutive sermons from the book of james, and today is the third sermon in. In the same way the tongue is a small part of the body, but it can brag about doing important things. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor.
It pollutes the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is set on fire by hell. His books are inexpensive paperbacks that are theological in nature. Behold a small fire, how great a forest it kindles. The book of james chapter three workbook eeonlinebible study. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue is powerful, but deadly, and out of control. The theme of james chapter three is taming the tongue and receiving wisdom from above. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. James 3 niv taming the tongue not many of you bible. James is an intensely practical book, filled with exhortations to christians about the way they should live their lives now that they have been given new life in jesus. The bible says that it is a world of unrighteousness, a fire, a stain, a restless. The book of james, chapter 3 free bible commentary. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire.
James, the son of zebedee and james, the son of alphaeus, but it is unlikely that either of these wrote the letter. King james bible and the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. To study the literary qualities of the bible does not require us to read it in the same way that one would look at any other book and treat it as a product of the. Both the book of proverbs and our lord jesus spoke with searching clarity. Books of the bible lenten series christmas dramas videos series a matthew series b mark series c luke series d other to contact edward f.
Verse 6 is a fairly complicated sentence in the greek. In james 3 lets learn what the writer and the hero of our faith is trying to teach us. Something as small as the tongue can have tremendous power, for either good or evil. What does it mean that the tongue is a fire james 3. Think how small a flame can set fire to a huge forest. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. According to the book of acts, james, the son of zebedee, was martyred about 44 ad. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among our members. Like the bit and the rudder, the tongue is a small part of our body, but it can make great boasts. James 3 new international version niv taming the tongue. The tongue is powerful, but often in a most destructive way.
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