I think it is very clear on how a person that lets their tongue be lose, is not wise. It makes me think about things I say and how I could change for the better. It is so easy not to think before speaking which me convict myself although I have not mastered having a heavy tongue and not to judge.
I think if people would truly learn to love themselves, and pratice what the bible say about loving others as you do yourself, there would be less back bitten and tonge slashing. You will harvest what you sow.
Many teachers stumble in what they say, they would be better off not speaking than speaking and teaching errant words. 1:19 “Let every man be slow to speak and swift to hear” Discern false teachers by what they say: Wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
On the other hand: bitter envy and self seeking is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
Is there confusion in your home, church, job, or any activity that you are involved in? What is your contribution to that confusion? Are we part of the problem or part of the solution?
Wisdom brought forth here in chapter 10, is like a " Comparitive Conjuctive ". ( this works but this don't work ) (this edifies but this destroys )! Sounds simple enough, but what is it about this journey of life that seems to cloud over and fog up the obvious? Like -- beating your head against a wall will hurt but resting on a good pillar will refresh-- But the sound of heads crashing are now heard all over the world! The unregenerate is drawn to " Head Banging " just as the " Born Again " is drawn to the rest of God. One wisdom is earthy, senual, devilish, but the wisdom from above is first pure, peaceable, and gentle James 3:15 tru 18.
I am sure that you do realize the Holy Spirit of God the Father moved on MEN (humans) as they penned the words in the scripture. In 2 Peter, the word inspired is used (meaning God breathed) same as when God formed man and breathed the the breath of life into the form of clay and it became a living being. The Word of God is a living book.
James 3 has a good point. These people should not be cursing out of thy same mouth as they praise the lord!!! At my church we have a cuss bucket and people pay every week because they curse... I can see the line has died down!!!
On the other hand: bitter envy and self seeking is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
Is there confusion in your home, church, job, or any activity that you are involved in? What is your contribution to that confusion? Are we part of the problem or part of the solution?