Monday, June 27, 2011

Digging Deeper James 3:7-9 with Commentary

Our tongues can be so difficult to contain. You've heard the saying "talking out of both sides of the mouth" which means the person says opposite things. One day it's yes and the next it's no. This week's verse refers to the inconsistency of our tongue.

James 3:7-9 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.

Commentary:
"no man can tame the tongue. Only God by His power can do this. Bless...curse. It was traditional for Jews to add "blessed be He" to a mention of God's name...However, the tongue also wishes evil on people made in God's image. This points out the hypocritical inconsistency of the tongue's activities. made in the similitude of God. Man was made in God's image..." [The MacArthur Bible Commentary by John MacArthur, pg. 1889-1890]

Blessings,
Diane

Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.

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