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In the book of James.
Overwhelmingly, so far, we’ve seen this book to be a call to visibly manifest our faith in Christ:
1st in how we respond to trials of life, and also temptation.
Jas 1
2nd in how we receive and respond to the Word implanted within us.
Jas 1
3rd in how we view others.
4th in what we do for others.
faith apart from works is dead.
Now a 5th manifestation of our faith in Christ the promises of which were sealed by the indwelling of God’s essence within us:
And I say that very purposefully.
We brothers and sisters, who are in Christ have the Spirit of God within us.
[establish that because I want to introduce this 5th manifestation of faith by starting with Jesus’ words to a group of people who did not have what we have.]
Begin with the words of Jesus, talking to Pharisees.
Now, what was the problem of the Pharisees?
Seeking a self-righteousness based on law-keeping.
When I say self-righteousness, I mean they were looking to themselves as the standard bearers of good religion… That’s how they were evil.
The flesh is evil.. opposed to God.
( mind set on the flesh is hostile to God.)
And so what is the abundance of their hearts?
Actually we don’t have to come up with a list.
Galatians 5:13
Galatians 5:19-2
This is an example list, written to Gentile-believers, and so there are things here that would apply… some that would not.
In any case Jesus saw fit to call these Pharisees a brood of Vipers.
Why? Their mouths betrayed the desire of their hearts.
And their desire was not the righteousness of God, else the would not have missed that very person standing right there before them.
And that’s what James spends several precious words in his letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians re-addressing.
key verse / idea / theme (8a)
“No human being can tame the tongue”
It betrays the CONDITION OF our HEARTs.
A heart on “human being” power or “flesh power” cannot be controlled.
James essentially makes the point that we cannot control our tongue.
Why? Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
We’re going to read about speech, about the tongue, about what we say… but you must not forget that the change and control that James calls us to cannot be accomplished except by a heart given in submission to God, and under the commanding influence of His spirit within.
[Mercy, Grace, Faith , and Forgiveness.]
judging and showing favor according to standards of the world:
ex: money, clothing “partiality” (what impresses you?) God: heart
ex: “Love thy Neighbor” according to law vs liberty.
(what justifies you?) God: Christ/Mercy/Liberty in Christ
ex: deeds the proceed from “law/works” mentality vs a “grace/faith” mentality.
(what motivates you?)
God: grace/faith
Now - in that context (What does a Christian look like in practice?? What do we do?) unstained!
James speaks of our speech / particularly calling out teachers.
Why?
A) All about words!
B) in a larger sense, others learn about God/Christ through what we show; what we say; the words we use.
Tongue guides your whole body.
James speaks of our speech / particularly calling out teachers.
Why?
A) teaching is all about influence thru the use of words!
B) And so this “hook” James uses to get our attention, reminds that speech is important by laying out the truth about those who seek to make use of words to influence the hearts and minds of others.
Others learn about God/Christ through what we show; they listen to what we say; they pay attention to the words we use.
Tongue guides your whole body.
Reminds that speech is important by laying out the truth about those who seek to make use of words to influence the hearts and minds of others.
We all “fall short” in (various / or many / or both) ways.
The “complete” or “mature” man (>> back to purpose of trials) is one who is able to bridle his whole body… “bring it into submission (to what? to God… to be useful to God.
Useful works / Good works predetermined by God for us to do.
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v 5ab So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.
(Great power)
James 3:5b
set up James’ discussion of the tongue:
v 5ab So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.
(Great power)
So James says: Look what it can accomplish!
[boasts of many things.]
Respect it.
Learn to master it (by humbly submitting heart to God).
same idea: James “blessed is the man who remains steadfast.”
examples (power / influence):
(bit=tongue) Say something that changes the direction of your entire life; that sets your whole life on a path.
Or little by little… slowly but surely.
Who is the pilot and where does he will the ship to go? Ever drive with a pinky finger?
(destructive potential) Playing with matches in the Bighorns.
James 3:6
Sets up a contrast between what man has ability to subdue/bring under control and what he does not:
Whoa.
What ought be so?
Reflect the Spirit of the one who lives in us.
The influence and power of God’s spirit in us vs the world and our own desires of the world.
(like giving someone what they deserve… a good tongue-lashing, for example.)
Getting in the “Last word.”
Snide comments, etc.
If my tongue is telling on me and revealing the condition of my heart, Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb provides a much-needed cure for the heart of my problem, which is the problem of my heart.
Jesus Christ is your cure.
God promises to soften, resuscitate, and revive a broken or cold or hard heart.
Ezekiel pictures it like this:
Talking about the Church:
Ephesians 2:
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