Mind Your Language

Bible Passage: James 3:1-12

The Book of James is a Practical Christian book. He focuses on the practical aspects of Christian living – “True Christians in Action”.

Christian faith in Jesus Christ is proven by his / her works.- On the other side, professing Christians see no results.

Just like other General Epistles, Book of James reflects specially the situations of the writer more than that of any recipient elsewhere.-

I. Because it is offensive- Vv.1-3, 5

1. Quick to listen but slow to speak- 1:19
2. Reckless tongue is like a thrust of sword. Prov. 12:18.
3. Death and life are in the power of a tongue Prov. 18:21.

II. Because it defiles the whole body of a man V. 6. Cf. Mtt. 15:18-19.

1. Like a venom . Ps. 140:3

III. Because it is untameable Vv. 7-8- Cf. Gen. 1:26,28.

IV. Because it is deceitful- Vv. 9-10.

1. The incongruity (not in harmony) of using our tongue : (Blessing God and Cursing men, who are created in His image)
2. How can I be delivered from “this” ?

Take Away

1. Be quick to listen, slow to speak…by accepting and considering- Others better than yourself – Jesus the Epitome.
2. Submit yourself to God by seeking His wisdom which comes from above