THE DUTY AND ADVANTAGE OF BRIDLING THE TONGUE -- JAMES THREE -- In James three we have a strong caution against the desire among many to be counted among the public teachers in the church. (James 3:1) There was a desire on the part of many to teach without much regard at all for proper preparation... [ Continue Reading ]
_COMMITTED TO TEACHING -- JAMES 3:1:_ James begins this chapter by saying, "My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation." (James 3:1) It was not the wish of James to discourage any who might have been qualified to teach God's word and who had the desire t... [ Continue Reading ]
_CAREFUL ABOUT CONTROL -- JAMES 3:2-6:_ The fact that all teachers are prone to speak error is one of the main reason why men were cautioned about seeking to be a teacher. Mistakes in teaching not only damn the teacher, but his false teaching will lead other to damnation. What a terrible sin to answ... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONSTANT IN TAMING -- JAMES 3:7-12:_ Man has had success in taming or subduing all of creation, except the tongue. He has had no success in the effort to tame that one thing. The tongue is a restless evil that can only be managed with God's help. A wicked tongue is venomous and hurtful. Nothing or... [ Continue Reading ]
_CONCERN FOR TRUE WISDOM -- JAMES 3:13-18:_ If one is to be a teacher of God's word he must be a truly wise person. True wisdom is found only in those of Christ-like character. A correct, consistent, and godly life is the mark of the truly wise person. Men should only seek to be teachers, if the tru... [ Continue Reading ]