TAMING THE MEMBER

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 James 3:1-12 


       James the Half brother of Jesus wrote the book of James to Jewish believers. Most of the early church was Jewish. Jews who had the LAW were very aware of the danger of sinning with words. In the first part of the third chapter James address a problem with the tongues and words ; that we still find today in the church and society. People use the tongue and their words for all manner of  good and evil. The use of the wrong pronoun can cost a person a job. Words that are sexist, racist or phobic can destroy lives and careers. The news is filled with these stories every week. The tongue can also be electronic when we speak on Facebook, twitter ,You tube and other social media platforms. What does GOD have to say about the evil use of the tongue and words. JESUS in Mathew the 12th chapter said  " 36. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." KJV Pretty clear every word counts.


   James uses metaphors to show how a small thing like a rudder or a bit can control and effect much larger things like the direction of a ship or an animal. The tongue and the words the it speaks he compares to a fire that defiles and sets hell fires . James says every type of animal has been tamed but humans cannot tame the tongue. His point is  Christians need  try and control this part of the body. Scripture says true Christians need the HOLY SPIRIT to help control all the body. That is why the call to crucify the flesh is part of  the whole bible from Genesis to Revelation.  Words that proceed from a tongue not tamed James further says has Christians sinning with words; then blessing GOD with the next word. He  says in verse "9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be." KJV 


       Word have been uses to lie, spread hate , gossip, to abuse , be profane, to speak fear and doubt or take the name God in vain. If the world judges us for what we say and how we tame this member of the body, How much more will GOD Like every Christians, i am sure James included, and  every person we fail to have perfect , holy and tamed speech.  James calls on Christians to be watchful and with GOD's help start to keep from spreading hell fire along with Jesus' message of salvation. 


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