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James Chapter 3, 1-5
1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.
2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
3 Now if we put the bits into the horses’ mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well.
4 Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.
5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
I have placed five scriptures because they refer to each other.
I hope that is ok. Please say, if not...
These scriptures are dealing with the tongue. Also, looking at teachers of the word.
Comments please?
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
This is SOOOOO true!! What we say is really such a big thing and tryin to control what we say is really an art, a blessing, a GIFT!
For instance, I sent a picture of my son and his wife to be to my dh's cousin. She wrote back, "He looks different, like he's gained a lot of weight."
Now, why would she write that? Wouldn't she think of how that would make me feel? Didn't she think that I probably loved the picture and that was why I sent it? Didn't she stop to think that her comment might tarnish that for me?
This is where control of the tongue is something she could have used. She could have thought about what she wrote before she wrote it, or deleted it before sending it.
I remember my teacher writing on the blackboard once, "Talk is cheap, but you can't buy it back."
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2004. CC Fusion upcoming.
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
So true Virginia. Your teacher was spot on too.
The tongue is like that of the ships rudder, in verse 4. It guides our actions, actions of others, and leads into temptations.
For instance. If a person, speaks about sin, such as, say, pornography. Just speaking about it, softens and leads the person one step closer to committing the sin.
If we hold our tongue, listen more , speak less, we are where James would have us be.
I learned as a child, to try to say something kind, or nothing at all.
The lady you sent Jesse's picture to, let her rudder(tongue) steer her, to hurt your feelings, make her own heart darker, and will guide her to do more with that instrument.
Any other thoughts? Commentaries?
Virginia, I thought Jess was handsome! Don't tell his fiance I said that . lol
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
I see where a teacher has a lot of responsibility. This person can steer others in the right or wrong ways of life. And teachers are subjected to a stricter judment by God because of this.
And it is the tongue that can get us in trouble. This little part of the body. Words hurt if they come out wrong. And once they are put out, they cannot be taken back. I believe all the sorries in the world do not help once the harm has been placed, it is too late. And I believe people use the phrase I am sorry way too much to cover their mistakes and intents. Sometimes I believe that people intend to be harmful and then want to pretend to be non harmful by saying I'm sorry. If the individual had good intents, had control of their thoughts and tongues, harmful words would not come out and we all would better off in our relationships.
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
I think that Paul is trying to say that the body of Christ has many members, and not all members do not have the same function. there is a big responsibilty in teaching others, especially when it comes to Gods Word.
We can lead people to the truth in God's Word but we just as easily lead them in the wrong way too.
Just like in Hebrews 13:17
"those who teach will be held accountable if they mislead others!"
I think he is saying that you have to have spiritual maturity to teach and not to stumble in Gods Word. Think about a Pastor, what ever he says can set the mood for the church body..it can be negative or uplifting. I see it in our church. You can tell by our pastors teaching is something is on his mind or if he is at peace with what he is saying.
I think it is so important what is being said here. I would not like it if I made someone stumble in their faith by something I said. I have see church bodies separate because of something that was mis said. We truly need to seek God and the Holy spirit when teaching others. We cannot do it on our own...we will fail.
Good scriptures
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Re: James Chapter 3, 1-5
You guys are so on target. Yes , teaching , and when we covered this section in the Bible study at church, I emphasized, I was a facilitator, now a teacher, lol. It is scary to have this responsibility. To be judge more strictly, it makes one very cautious and reminded again, to hold the tongue, listen more, talk less, refer to scripture and not *change it*.
A friend of mine was married to a prominent minister in a large city. He failed his wife, marriage, church, family, in his addictions to sinful things. He used church money for his addictions. Traveled and prostitutes even were involved. He had even bought one a car!
She came to spend a night or two with me during those hurtful, turbulent days.
We had been childhood friends, and somehow, we always will be connected.
I can not help but think, How will God handle this hurt this man has caused? How will God judge this man? I shutter to think of that..
The church asked him to leave of course, and his daughter, and her husband were music directors, so they too lost jobs.
MY friend? She was in counseling last I heard.Still single.
I could only love her, as I was lost to how to help her.
She had faith though, and that would not be shaken.
Him? Remarried, still ministering in another town. Still have the pornography, prostitute addictions? I don't know, but I am assured God does.
Sorry to ramble, just a wonderful example of how we will be judged.
Thanks everyone for your participation and additions here. You do empower this ministry so much!
God Bless you and have a wonderful day.
Gale
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