KINGDOM PREACHERS DAY SEVEN: Scripture Reading: James 3:1-8 Focus Verse: James 3:8 “No Man” = “No Exceptions” There are some “no man” statements that are made in the Bible to which there are no exceptions. For instance, Jesus said that “No man” (KJV) or “No one” (NIV) “can serve two masters” (Matthew 6:24). In that case the Lord was speaking to those who thought it possible to serve God and money. He clearly stated that it was impossible to do both. People have been forever trying to prove themselves to be the exception to that rule ever since, but with no success. The same is true about the tongue. The Holy Spirit clearly declares that “no man” can tame the tongue because it is “evil” and full of “poison.” If we choose to live in a state of denial about this inherent weakness, then we will have to live in constant denial about what we have said or, at least, what we meant by it. Sometimes we are all guilty of saying too much – or speaking too soon – about a matter. None of us can afford to trust our tongues to always speak in words or tones that best exhibit the Christ that lives in us. Earlier, in James 1:19, we were reminded to be “slow to speak,” and that by doing so, we would also be “slow to wrath” (KJV) or “slow to become angry” (NIV). Prayer Emphasis: •Learn to excuse yourself from certain conversations and you will be less likely to have to make excuses for the things that you say. Confess to God when you sin against Him and others by allowing your tongue to escape its bridle. Make amends when you can and determine to exercise Christian caution before speaking.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:11:57 +0000
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