Taming The Tongue
Claude Thomas
ames 3:1-12
James said the believer displays maturity by controlling the tongue. Positive use of the tongue is possible when surrendered to the Holy Spirit.
Introduction: In all ages, peoples of all nations have contemplated the use of the tongue. Leonardo Da Vinci studied human anatomy extensively. He commented the tongue could and would take more shapes than any other muscle in the human body. It is certainly an interesting muscle. Medically, the tongue is a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane, and nerves with which we chew, taste, swallow, and speak.
James used the tongue to teach the power of human speech and the need to surrender it to God. He exposes ...
I. The Unbelievable Power of the Tongue
Application: We are products of what we say. What we say affects nearly every area of our lives. Neurologists tell us the speech center rules over every other nerve. Suppose you say, ''I feel sick'' or ''I'm getting old'' ... your body responds to what the tongue says. That's powerful.
Transition Statement: James analyzes and illustrates the power of the tongue.
Explanation: Power insinuated -- v. 1 - ''many teachers.'' In the synagogue services, almost anyone would be given a hearing. James warned about the unofficial ''teachers'' because of the power of their words to lead astray.
Power illustrated -- vv. 3-4 - ''bridle of horse'' and ''helm of the ship.'' With a bridle the large horse is directed, and with a rudder a great ship in strong wind is guided. The small bridle and small rudder set the direction of the greater.
Power analyzed -- vv. 5-6 - Sets direction - v. 5, and establishes defilement - v. 6
Application: Can anyone doubt that what we say is important? Think of psychosomatic illnesses.
Application: Your words are powerful regardless of skills, intellect, etc.
Illustration: A snail's tongue has 30,000 teeth on it. It can cut through the toughest stems and leaves.
App ...
Claude Thomas
ames 3:1-12
James said the believer displays maturity by controlling the tongue. Positive use of the tongue is possible when surrendered to the Holy Spirit.
Introduction: In all ages, peoples of all nations have contemplated the use of the tongue. Leonardo Da Vinci studied human anatomy extensively. He commented the tongue could and would take more shapes than any other muscle in the human body. It is certainly an interesting muscle. Medically, the tongue is a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane, and nerves with which we chew, taste, swallow, and speak.
James used the tongue to teach the power of human speech and the need to surrender it to God. He exposes ...
I. The Unbelievable Power of the Tongue
Application: We are products of what we say. What we say affects nearly every area of our lives. Neurologists tell us the speech center rules over every other nerve. Suppose you say, ''I feel sick'' or ''I'm getting old'' ... your body responds to what the tongue says. That's powerful.
Transition Statement: James analyzes and illustrates the power of the tongue.
Explanation: Power insinuated -- v. 1 - ''many teachers.'' In the synagogue services, almost anyone would be given a hearing. James warned about the unofficial ''teachers'' because of the power of their words to lead astray.
Power illustrated -- vv. 3-4 - ''bridle of horse'' and ''helm of the ship.'' With a bridle the large horse is directed, and with a rudder a great ship in strong wind is guided. The small bridle and small rudder set the direction of the greater.
Power analyzed -- vv. 5-6 - Sets direction - v. 5, and establishes defilement - v. 6
Application: Can anyone doubt that what we say is important? Think of psychosomatic illnesses.
Application: Your words are powerful regardless of skills, intellect, etc.
Illustration: A snail's tongue has 30,000 teeth on it. It can cut through the toughest stems and leaves.
App ...
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