What does James 3:5 mean? ... James continues to draw comparisons between the tongue—the words we say—and other relatively small things which possess great power.

25 авг. 2015 г. · In these verses, James uses a horse and ship to illustrate the importance of self-control as it relates to our tongue.

David Guzik commentary on James 3, in which James gives a word of warning to the teachers to tame the tongue and seek wisdom.

- The meaning of this simple illustration is, that as we control a horse by the bit - though the bit is a small thing - so the body is controlled by the tongue.

8 окт. 2000 г. · If we control our tongues, we can do great good; if we do not control our tongues, we can do great damage. The natural bent of the tongue is ...

26 сент. 2008 г. · If the mastery of the tongue is a sign of maturity, it is so for all Christians. So James 3:1–12 has general as well as specific application.

James speaks of the tongue being “a little member” that “boasteth great things” and observes “how great a matter a little fire kindleth” (James 3:5). He uses ...

In James 3:5, this principle is laid bare, demonstrating how our speech can reflect one's character, revealing an inward reality that affects our entire being.

6 окт. 2000 г. · James 3:3 · “Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body.” · 1) a bit in a horse's mouth · 2) a small ...