Teaching and Self-Control: Bible Insights

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According to James, who shall receive the stricter judgment?

Teachers

Why did James tell the brethren to let not many of you become teachers?

They shall receive a stricter judgment

According to James, how many stumble in many things?

All

If any man does not stumble in the word, then what is he?

A perfect man Signup and view all the answers

According to James, a perfect man is one who does what?

Not stumble in word Signup and view all the answers

What is a perfect man able to do?

To bridle the whole body Signup and view all the answers

According to the book of James, why do we put bits in the horses' mouths?

That they may obey us Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what happens after we put bits in the horses' mouths?

We turn their whole body Signup and view all the answers

What are ships turned with?

A very small rudder Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is described as a little member that boasts great things?

The tongue Signup and view all the answers

James described the tongue as being what?

A fire, a world of iniquity Signup and view all the answers

What does the tongue do to the whole body?

Defiles it Signup and view all the answers

What does the tongue set on fire?

The course of nature Signup and view all the answers

By what does the tongue get its fire?

Hell Signup and view all the answers

List the animals that James says has been tamed by mankind.

Every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of reptile, and creatures of the sea Signup and view all the answers

What can no man tame?

The tongue Signup and view all the answers

James describes the tongue as being an unruly evil and also what?

Full of deadly poison Signup and view all the answers

Who are men made after the similitude of?

God Signup and view all the answers

According to James, who do we bless with our tongue, and who do we curse?

We bless God and Father; and curse men Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what proceeds out of the same mouth?

Blessing and cursing Signup and view all the answers

Doth a fountain send forth at the same place __?

fresh water and bitter Signup and view all the answers

Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear berries? Or a grapevine bear ?

Olives; figs Signup and view all the answers

No spring can yield both what kind of waters?

Salt water and fresh Signup and view all the answers

According to James, how does a man show that he is wise and understanding?

By good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What should we not do if we have bitter envy and self-seeking in our hearts?

Do not boast and lie against the truth Signup and view all the answers

How is wisdom that is derived from envy and self-seeking described in the book of James?

Earthly, sensual, and demonic Signup and view all the answers

What else will exist where there is envying and self-seeking?

Confusion and every evil thing Signup and view all the answers

How is wisdom that is from above described in the book of James?

It is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy Signup and view all the answers

Whom is the fruit of righteousness sown in peace by?

Those who make peace Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Judgment and Teaching

Teachers will receive stricter judgment according to James (3:1).
This warning encourages caution among those aspiring to be teachers.

Stumbling and Perfection

All men stumble in many things, emphasizing human fallibility (3:2).
A person who does not stumble in speech is considered a perfect man and can control their entire being (3:2).
The perfect man has the ability to bridle the whole body, highlighting the significance of self-control (3:2).

Control and Influence

Bits are used in horses' mouths to ensure obedience, illustrating the power of small instruments (3:3).
Just as bits turn horses, a small rudder can direct a large ship, demonstrating the impact of small entities on larger ones (3:4).

The Tongue's Power

The tongue is described as a little member but holds the ability to boast of great things (3:5).
It is characterized as a fire, a world of iniquity, capable of defiling the whole body and setting the course of nature ablaze (3:6).
The destructive nature of the tongue is compared to the fire of hell (3:6).

Taming the Tongue

Mankind has successfully tamed various animals, but no one can tame the tongue, which is unruly and full of deadly poison (3:7-8).
The contrast between human capability to tame beasts and the inability to control the tongue underscores its perilous nature.

Blessing and Cursing

Humans are made in the likeness of God, yet use their tongues to bless God while cursing men created in His image (3:9).
Blessings and curses can proceed from the same mouth, raising questions about integrity (3:10).
Illustrates the inconsistency of a fountain that cannot produce both fresh and bitter water (3:11).

Wisdom and Conduct

Good conduct showcasing works done in meekness signifies wisdom and understanding (3:13).
Bitter envy and self-seeking should not be boasted about or lied against the truth to maintain honesty (3:14).

Nature of Wisdom

Wisdom gathered from envy and self-seeking is identified as earthly, sensual, and demonic (3:15).
Confusion and all types of evil emerge in environments rife with envy and self-seeking (3:16).

Characteristics of True Wisdom

Wisdom from above is characterized by purity, peace, gentleness, willingness to yield, mercy, good fruit, impartiality, and lack of hypocrisy (3:17).
The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who promote peace, showcasing the connection between righteousness and tranquility (3:18).

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Explore the profound teachings from James chapter 3, focusing on the responsibilities of teachers, the nature of self-control, and the impactful power of the tongue. Understand how small instruments can steer larger entities and the significance of speech in our lives.