THOUGHT - It is undoubtedly no coincidence that James uses the same verb (Show -deiknuoin aorist imperative) as well as ergon(works) in making a similar statement in James 2:18+"show me your faith without the works (ergon), and I will show you my faith by my works(ergon). So just as works show faith to be genuine, good behavior shows wisdom to be from above, heavenly, godly. Notice that "zeal" is related to fire (to be hot, to boil), so if the fire (zeal) burns under control, the results are good and God honoring. Matthew Henry. Marred by sin yes, but still retaining elements of the imago dei! 2:14. "This Christian meekness," Moo notes, "involves a healthy understanding of our own unworthiness before God and a corresponding humility and lack of pride in our dealings with our fellowmen." This recalls James 2:14-26 where one's "works" show orauthenticateone's "faith" to be genuine. Even with the temptation of Christ the devil was slick and sly (cf Lk 4:1-13+). "A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps" (Proverbs 29:5). "A wise man maketh a glad father" (Proverbs 10:1). (Ps 52:2-4), Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, From the tumult of those who do iniquity, 3 Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword. Reprinted by permission. Or a vine, figs? CSB And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 5. Ecclesiastes 5:2 A country merchant once visited New York. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door (IS NOT SIN THE DRIVING FORCE OF ANGRY WORDS THAT COME FLYING OUT OF OUR MOUTH); and its desire is for you (LIKE A WILD ENEMY READY TO POUNCE), but you must master it. This was a shameful sin, and James would not tolerate it!" let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom. How often in this age of immediate communication would even 24 minutes of wise restraint spare us embarrassment! Hardly. MacArthur -James has already made clear that disorder does not characterize Gods people but rather the double-minded man, unstable [akatastatos] (James 1:8) and the unredeemed tongue, which is a restless [akatastatos] evil and full of deadly poison (James 3:8). They have venom like the venom of a serpent; Like a deaf cobra that stops up its ear." This same location was also the ancient site of Canaanite (and even some Israelite) rituals in which theysacrificed childrento the pagan god Molech(who was of course not a god even with a little "g")! At first the signs are subtle, but soon bitterness swirls into a blizzard of complaints, unforgiveness, depression, sustained grief, hopelessness, and rage against God. James is not saying so much that you are tostop speakinglies, but that you are to stopliving a lie, for your conduct which should be "good" is "evil" and this is in effect a "lie" about who you are professing to be. Unfortunately, there are people that creep into the church and do this among God's people in order to have their way in the church. If a man claims he is wise and acts in this manner described by James, he is surely not living up to his profession of faith, nor is he wise. come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? TheTitanicproves the foolishness of spending resources on fancy equipment and public promotion while neglecting the ordinary parts. According to company president John M. Morse, protesters demanded that a specific word be deleted because it is derogatory and offensive. Sophosdescribes understanding that which results in wise conduct. ESV James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The root source of earthy, natural wisdom is the Devil and his hordes of demons. In the corridor he met a friend who asked, "Has he finished yet?" Those "peaceful" animals were capable of doing great damage, and even killing. NJB James 3:17 whereas the wisdom that comes down from above is essentially something pure; it is also peaceable, kindly and considerate; it is full of mercy and shows itself by doing good; nor is there any trace of partiality or hypocrisy in it. Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. (BDAG) The only other 2 uses of damazoare in James 3:7,8 to "tame the tongue." James used prautesearlier to describe "teachability", "Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility (prautes)receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls." You never know who may be listening. The true wisdom is not rigid but is willing to listen and skilled in knowing when wisely to yield. "DINNA FORGET SPURGEON.". On one hand hesays a religious man must keep a tight reign on his tongue (James 1:26) andnow he says, No man can tame the tongue (James 3:8). - James justifies his strong condemnation of earthly wisdom in the preceding verse explaining the fruit of wisdom which is earthly, natural and demonic! We have all kinds of devices to help us communicate. The prophet Isaiah said, Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes (Isa. NRS James 3:9 With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. The Lord patiently continues to work with us about the way we speak of other people. Our old tongue must go away. Isaiah NET James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. 1:5+ - But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness- There is no Greekword for seed in Greek. The tongue is a little member, but it has great power.Give God your tongue and your heart each day and ask Him to use you to be a blessing to others. Anon. 2 Set your mind (present imperative) on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. All rights reserved), Lord, cleanse our hearts so what we speak --Dennis De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. And guard each word I say. Reprinted by permission. Of course the prototype for this hellish wisdom is Satan's confrontation of a sinless man and woman in the garden of Eden when he tempted Eve telling her if she did what God had forbidden, she would not die (an overt lie) and would actually be like God (another lie). On the Temple of Aesculapius at Epidaurus, there was the inscription at the entrance: 'He who would enter the divine temple must be pure [hagnos]; and purity is to have a mind which thinks holy thoughts.' CSB James 3:7 Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man. NJB James 3:8 but nobody can tame the tongue -- it is a pest that will not keep still, full of deadly poison. Help me to control my tongue and to express myself clearly so that I wont cause dissension. For the glory of God, and with respect for His standards, lets watch our words. Amazingly, God compares a seemingly harmless member of the human body to a ferocious beast like the Bengal: the tongue. His deeds in the gentleness of wisdom- NET renders it "the gentleness that wisdom brings." (Faith, Love & Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James), Wisdom(4678)(sophia) is the ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding. BDAG says epistemon pertains "to being knowledgeable in a way that makes one effectual in the exercise of such knowledge." See how great a forest a little fire kindles! "Yes," the man replied, "he's been through for a long time, but he's not aware of it. ESV James 3:16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. Am I trying to advance my own status or position in the church? Whether it is a good idea to advertise the worship times of other churches is a matter of opinion. It has a vast potential for evil. The less he spoke the more he heard. Religious zeal or "enthusiasm" for God and truth is a commendable attitude, but the subtleties of sinful human nature can readily pervert it into bitter antagonism against those who do not express their adherence to God and His truth in the same way we do. Anon. Demonstrate your living faith by living with godly wisdom. Will Durant, Kind words are the music of the world. On the other hand, when I refuse to give expression to impure, unkind, ungodly thoughts, I begin to choke and strangle the evil in my soul. (Ibid), MacArthur says that restless suggests "the idea of a wild animal fighting fiercely against the restraints of captivity. (Mattoon's Treasures Treasures from James). He has the wits of a withering world. (Ibid). Wisdom is the beauty of holiness. NAB James 3:11 Does a spring gush forth from the same opening both pure and brackish water? The waters of Marah were bitter, unhealthy and poisonous but the water from the cleft rock different: wholesome, sweet and plentiful. - R W De Haan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Unlike the human mouth (James 3:10), a fountain will not send forth sweet and bitter from the same opening. (Ge 3:5,6+). (Ibid), George M Stulac concludes this section on the tongue writing that "To the person who speaks praise to God in the worship service and then abuses people verbally at home or at work, James commands, 'Purify your speech through the week.' Willing to yield, yet resolutely pure (Hiebert - James Commentary) James 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will . We dare not be careless with what we say, thinking we can apologize later, because even if we do, the scars remain. He asked, Are these the best singers in your school? Deeds is ergon which is used 12x in James, most concentrated in the discussion of faith and works (ergon) -Jas. In 3:17, James tells us that the source of this wisdom is "from above." This in line with Proverbs 2:6, which declares, "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." As we will see (3:15), there is a so-called worldly "wisdom," but invariably it is at odds with God's wisdom (see 1 Cor. We all need to ask ourselves - Who is the pilot? Amen"), Kent Hughesadds that "Jewish Christians were perpetuating the beautiful old Hebrew custom of saying, "Blessed be He" after each utterance of God's name, so that their worship times were continually punctuated by choruses of praise. Can others see Jesus in you because of the gentleness and wisdom with which you conduct your life? If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that much of our conversation is nothing more than empty talk. Dave Roper -How oddthat blessing and cursing pour from the same aperture! That is what the second meaning of the Greek word deixt"to show"is, "to prove." Peace was used as a greeting or farewell corresponding to the Hebrew word shalom - "peace to you". A wise person is tender and full of mercy and sympathy. If we look earnestly and in faith, we can find God's way for doing ministry in Scripture, often the last place we go. Leniency and compassion toward offenders by a person. When James spoke of the "wisdom that is from above," he described it as "pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (3:17). And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: The fire of the tongue has been used to burn many. A little girl in a Chinese village watched a missionary as he went about the Master's work. James But when the next paper contains the identical mistakes, I begin to get a little irritated. Faithful: Well, he seems to be a very pretty man. NAB James 3:6 The tongue is also a fire. Some people might have seen in this tragedy an opportunity for a lucrative lawsuit against two big corporations. Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. The tongue is a little member and boasts great things. (James 3 Commentary). Because of the length of some of the sections, some have merely been introduced (Proverbs 1:20-33below). James said, Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. No day will lose its share of influence in determining where shall be our seat in heaven. Hagnos implies sincere, moral and spiritual integrity. NRS James 3:8 but no one can tame the tongue-- a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Abraham lied about his wife twice (Ge2:10-20; 20:1-7). Spiritual leaders tell us to listen to God. Reprinted by permission. Evil(5337)(phaulos)means worthless, corrupt, goodfornothing, depraved, mediocre, unimportant, of no account, vile, evil, wicked, foul, depraved. Aletheiais that which is not concealed, but instead is is that which is seen or expressed as it really is. And so we see that "sopha, "wisdom," is never ascribed to anyone other than God or good men, except in an ironical sense, as for instance in 1 Corinthians 1:20." 10:1), and it is a requirement for elders in the local church (1 Ti3:3). In short godly wisdom is sincere, so that what you see is what you get! A philosophy professor ended his letter with "It just beats me. (Norman Geisler - When Cultists Ask), He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Specifically, that what one does (or says) proves what they really believe. NLT James 3:6 And the tongue is a flame of fire. 5:20; Isa. The word does not necessarily mean domesticate, but to subdue or subjugate. Bridle our tongues today and well be able to handle the rest of the horse. . (Author Unknown). As we draw on Gods wisdom through His Word, we can smother the sparks of dissension and instead speak words of peace. - German proverb, A lengthy tongue and early death. James 3:18. We became aware of it when we took home a report card with this note from the teacher: "Good student, but he talks too much." In its simplest sensedikaiosuneconveys the idea of conformity to a standard or norm and in Biblical terms the "standard" is God and His perfect, holy character. James 1:19+ would be a good description of the eupeithes person who is "quick to hear." Just when we think we have our mouths under control, something will set us off, and we will maul someone with angry or bitter words. For since there is jealousy (zelos] and strife [eris] among you."). Seeking God's wisdom delivers us from the need to compare ourselves to others and to want what they have. That will mark the beginning of harmonynot havoc.M R De Haan II (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. James' other uses of kosmos -Jas. Embarrassed, he turned to his partner and said, "I don't know why I said that. "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;keep watch over the door of my lips." But Hiss for Hiss return'd with forked Tongue ", Hell(only use outside synoptic Gospelsall others spoken by the Lord Jesus)(Gehenna) (1067)(geennafrom Hebrewgay= valley +Hinnom) is literally thevalley of Hinnom, the ravine or valley southwest of Jerusalem where the refuse and filth, human excrement, bodies of dead animals, and bodies of criminals were cast and burned. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. Its only sure killer is a long and hard look at what Jesus accomplished when He died on the cross. Words are like dynamite. CSB James 3:12 Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers, or a grapevine produce figs? Phillips For wherever you find jealousy and rivalry you also find disharmony and all other kinds of evil. Those who disturb personal relationships and are responsible for strife and bitterness have cut themselves off from the reward which God gives to those who live a godly life." Proverbs 16:25, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God. It corrupts the whole body. Or, you want to prove that you are right so that you look good, but you excuse your pride by telling yourself that you are contending for the faith. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. Neither can a saltwater spring yield fresh water. James may well have been familiar with this picture from common experience in daily life. "A man is tried by his praise" (Proverbs 27:21). No fountain yields both salt and fresh water. --Psalm 39:1, Human beings are more than mere animals; we have been made in God's image. This passage continues James's big idea that faith and works go together. 1 Peter Acquire understanding! KJV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. -Gilbert. (Expositor's Bible Commentary, 1976), Swindoll on very world of iniquity -What harsh words! : Pass. Already in the Antiquity James' epistle needed quite some time to be generally accepted. But James said the root problem is bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts (3:14), which stems from pride. James 3:11 Does a fountain send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Everything they say has in it the sting and poison of deadly snakes (aspis). THOUGHT - Cole applies this attribute of wisdom to church life -We especially need to keep this in mind when we get into a doctrinal dispute with anyone. Theres another kind of incorrect word usage that is far worse. Daniel Akin Sermon - Steve Stephens drives home the importance of our words in our marriage. The heart controls the mouth and tongue (Luke 6:45). But grant my life may ring so true These things ought not so to be; and, if such considerations were always at hand, surely they would not be. Ios also meansrustas if emitted by metals (James 5:3 = "Your gold and your silver have rusted"), Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Pause a minute and think about what your usual conversation is like. 2:24; Jas. By the deeds that you do, by the words that you say; Jeremiah C. H. Spurgeon, The word of a man is as powerful as himself. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you (Eph. The same can be said of its use in 1 Corinthians (e.g., 15:40; at the same time, the contrast is developed to highlight the superiority of the heavenly; cf. They have counseled only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; Christian: He is the son of one Say-well; he dwelt in Prating Row; and is known of all that are acquainted with him, by the name of Talkative in Prating Row; and notwithstanding his fine tongue, he is but a sorry fellow. (From Fedco Reporter, April, 1987.) ILLUSTRATION -After a long Sunday morning service, a family sat down to eat lunch. Phillips Blessing and curses come out of the same mouth - surely, my brothers, this is the sort of thing that never ought to happen! ), and by your words you will be condemned.(Matthew 12:34-37). ESV James 3:11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? . It is not a matter of acquiring truth in lectures but of applying truth to life." Now carefully observe that he says much more than that peace is the fruit of righteousness. James 3:14 -Inequality seems to cause jealousy. How can we keep selfish ambition and pride from turning into major disasters? Even under the strictest self-discipline and constant monitoring, the tongues unruly nature lurks dangerously below the surface. And Paul's teaching was so very decisive for Luther. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. And so, the same Bible that says, "Be ready to hear," says, "Be slow to speak." All rights reserved), Words spoken rashly do more harm than good. As an Eastern proverb has it, "A gold vessel does not sound; a brass one does." YLT James 3:8 and the tongue no one of men is able to subdue, it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. . But if zeal gets out of control, it can reduce everything to ashes (so to speak). Prejudice cannot survive in soil from that ground. Bible > Calvin's Commentaries > James 3 . Exodus "To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath" (Proverbs 15:24). James 1:5. Phillips You may acquire a certain superficial wisdom, but it does not come from God - it comes from this world, from your own lower nature, even from the devil. If David killed Saul, they thought they could stop hiding and David could become king. 6:6; 1 Tim. Psalm 1 is a wisdom psalm that serves as the preface to the psalter, sharing literary and theological relationship with the Torah. The court compared the woman's comments about her superiors to tea room chitchat. Amplified But if you have bitter jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry, selfish ambition) in your hearts, do not pride yourselves on it and thus be in defiance of and false to the Truth. (Ibid), Osborne on restless - The connotation is of something without a secure foundation; like an unstable building in the midst of an earthquake, the tongue can never be controlled. Ask God for that kind of wisdom. And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: The fire of the tongue has been used to burn many. When we are filled with the Spirit and under His control our speech will most likely be "fresh water," that which honors God. We think of the depraved advice that Ahitholphel gave to Absalom (2 Sam. Reprinted by permission. How many times has some malicious person injected a bit of poison into the conversation, hoping it would spread and finally get to the person he or she wanted to hurt? All rights reserved), More like the Master I would live and grow, 2 Chronicles It is that temper of spirit which at all times says, "Yes, Lord, Thou knowest best." He said that with the tongue we bless our God who created us, but we also curse those whom He has created (v.9). Our spiritual maturity is reflected by a controlled tongue. This wisdom does not require a high IQ or a great SAT score. This is the very word Jesus uses when he explains to Nicodemus "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again (anothen - from above)he cannot see the kingdom of God." We think of the curses that Shimei directed against David, the Lord's anointed (2 Sam. Hence the Apostle Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans, distinguishes all men into two classesthose who are in the flesh, and those who are in the spirit; the standard on which the division is based being that which I have now indicated: Ye are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you (Ro 8:9+). My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Actually James 3:6, in depicting the tongue's influence, is already describing its perversity." 5:1; Ps. - The rhetorical question calls for a reply of "Absolutely not!" It can castigate and corrupt. He also knew well the terrible joy that comes only through suffering as he lived quite afflicted (both by illness and slander). That tongue confutesitself (proves itself to be false) which one while pretends to adore the perfections of God, and to refer all things to him, and another while will condemn even good men if they do not just come up to the same words or expressions used by it. 12:19). Well, when this man didn't balance, he began to explode with blasphemies, and the lady said, "Who in the world is that?" You see, when we're talking, we can't be listening. Grant Osborneonthe course of our life-Most recent studies (Blomberg and Kamell, Martin, Moo) realize that the phrase had become a more popular idea by James's time, simply meaning the ups and downs of life. Philippians 1:15. There are many rationalizations for the unrestrained use of the tongue. 8:63; 1 Ki. . Thank Him for His help in all times of need. "The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright" (Proverbs 15:2). And bring reproach to Jesus' name. John Calvin, The only way to know is to will to do Gods will. it is a clear witness to the truth ofPaul's teaching of the ongoing war in our mortal bodies between the Spirit and the flesh For the flesh sets its desire (CONTINUALLY) against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition (CONTINUALLY) to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please (LIKE WANTING TO GIVE SOMEONE "A PIECE OF YOUR MIND" FORINSULTING YOU VERBALLY, ETC). But according to the apostle James, you cannot tame the human tongue. There is only one way to "tame" it and that is by relying on the supernatural power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. With the person who says, 'Oh, I know I talk too much,' and laughs it off, James is not amused. GNT James 3:11 ; NLT James 3:11 Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. This word includes the ideas ofgentle(free from harshness, sternness, or violence),forbearing(holding oneself back from especially with an effort; controlling oneself when provoked), yielding,equity(freedom from bias or favoritism),lenient(mild and tolerant disposition, exerting a soothing or easing influence), unassertive, fair, fitting, appropriate, suitable, proper. Such a person knows how to make allowances, when not to stand upon individual rights, and how to soften justice with mercy, and always remembers that there are greater things in the world than rules and regulations. We bless our Lord and Father- To bless God is the highest use of our tongue (cf Ps 33:1, Ps 147:1). Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues, ver 1-12. A. P. Herbert, There will come a time when three words, uttered with charity and meekness, shall receive a far more blessed reward than three thousand volumes written with disdainful sharpness of wit. (Ibid). William Baker -James has thus provided for us a prescription for harmony in the body of Christ. Righteousness bears fruit after its kind, and that is peace. We use words like love and patriotism to share our ideas and emotions. Moses records For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. James 4. 1 John He writes. It was important that the water from it continued to be fresh and usable. A dispositiondescribed as bitterleaves one's heart with an unpleasant sensation, as our tastebuds react to a bitter substance in the mouth. Stephen Charnock, Wisdom must be from God, because it can be found only in relation to him. In a similar way, Saul's jealousy eventually caused his own destruction. James 3:7-8 The tongue reveals either maturity or immaturity. Zelos describeswanting what belongs to someone else without regard for their rights. It is found only twice in the New Testament. NAB James 3:15 Wisdom of this kind does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. - Persian saying. T'would make [strange] reading no doubt. Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water. Johnstone -When James says that the fruit righteousness is sown, the expression is one implying a lively anticipation of results; as if a man planting acorns were to tell you that he was sowing an oak forest, or a farmer should this spring be said to sow next winters bread. -Sper. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3). Anupokritosdescribes that which is unhypocritical, genuine (faith, love and wisdom in Scripture) and without show or pretense (pretense = a claim made or implied and especially one not supported by fact). On his return home he immediately cleaned up his unused show window and made it so attractive that he was soon doing nearly all the business in his town. "According to his Doom: He would have spoke, Rather than building up our friends, our words can tear them down. (1Co 3:3). "A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth" (Proverbs 15:23). This need not be so, my brothers. ByHerbert Vander Lugt (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Lord, make my words gracious and tender, for tomorrow I may have to eat them! When I became a Christian as a young teenager, I remember watching closely the men of our church. CSB James 3:16 For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil. Does the fig tree bear olives? 10:5). Thats the way James described the damage done by our reckless and careless words. Restless(182)(akatastatosfroma= not +kathistemi= to settle fromkata= down +histemi= to stand) means unsettled, unsteady, unstable. 5:21). Its a world of iniquity. (Ibid), Hiebert on world of iniquity -From the context it seems best to accept that James thinks of the tongue as a vast system of iniquity." Of the person who says, 'I know I gossip too much, but I just can't help it,' James still requires, 'Control your tongue.' (cf John 8:44). Glukus in the NT -fresh(2), sweet(2). This truth is true throughout the epistle. The words which this wisdom utters may be of Gods glory, but their real aim is mans glory. It is easy for us to be drawn into wrong desires by the pressures of society and sometimes even by well-meaning Christians. Words are important to God. David and his men were hiding from Saul in a cave when Saul entered (1Sam. Though the court awarded back wages and compensation, the court said the company did not have to give the woman her job back because the trust between her and her employers had been broken. *Herod the king killed him in about AD 42 (Acts 12:2). Are you letting it shine? 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