Pride That Leads To Evil Speaking

Mr. M · May 13, 2024

James 4:
13 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,
spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit.
(Planning for profit serves mammon,
and interferes with serving God}
14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
16 But now you boast in your pride. All such boasting is evil.
17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Worldly success leads to pride, that results in evil boasting.

Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other,
or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Why does James conclude with the notion that failure to do good is sin?
The long range planning for profit that he is concerned with often involves
a commitment of resources. To hold back charity because of investments for profits
is the very same pursuit of wealth which Paul warns:
1 Timothy 6:
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from
the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Do you find yourself talking about success in business?
"All such boasting is evil."

AlexB23 · May 13, 2024

Mr. M said:
James 4:
13 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,
spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit.
(Planning for profit serves mammon,
and interferes with serving God}
14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
16 But now you boast in your pride. All such boasting is evil.
17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Worldly success leads to pride, that results in evil boasting.

Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other,
or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Why does James conclude with the notion that failure to do good is sin?
The long range planning for profit that he is concerned with often involves
a commitment of resources. To hold back charity because of investments for profits
is the very same pursuit of wealth which Paul warns:
1 Timothy 6:
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from
the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Do you find yourself talking about success in business?
"All such boasting is evil."

Do not forget to add Psalm 10:2-7 to this.

Date	April 18, 2024
Verse	Psalm 10:2-7 (NIV): In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.” His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
Explanation	This passage describes the arrogant and wicked behavior of an individual who disregards God and preys upon the weak. The wicked man hunts down and schemes against the vulnerable, boasts about his desires, blesses the greedy, and rejects God's laws. In modern culture, we can find examples of individuals who embody the wicked man's behavior described in Psalm 10:2-7. These figures might be found in business, politics, or entertainment industries where power and wealth are highly valued. They often use their influence to manipulate, deceive, and harm others for their own gain.

Mr. M · May 13, 2024

AlexB23 said:
Do not forget to add Psalm 10:2-7 to this.

Date April 18, 2024
Verse Psalm 10:2-7 (NIV): In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.” His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
Explanation This passage describes the arrogant and wicked behavior of an individual who disregards God and preys upon the weak. The wicked man hunts down and schemes against the vulnerable, boasts about his desires, blesses the greedy, and rejects God's laws.

In modern culture, we can find examples of individuals who embody the wicked man's behavior described in Psalm 10:2-7. These figures might be found in business, politics, or entertainment industries where power and wealth are highly valued. They often use their influence to manipulate, deceive, and harm others for their own gain.

Very informative! I would point out though, that the teaching of James is
how easy it is to incur the guilt of wicked behavior simply by the words that come from our mouth!
Avoiding wicked behavior while boasting in our accomplishments is against the higher standards of Christ,
that our righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees.

Matthew 12:35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

AlexB23 · May 13, 2024

Mr. M said:
Very informative! I would point out though, that the teaching of James is
how easy it is to incur the guilt of wicked behavior simply by the words that come from our mouth!
Avoiding wicked behavior while boasting in our accomplishments is against the higher standards of Christ,
that our righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees.

Matthew 12:35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

In other words, actions speak louder than words. We should be humble when we avoid bad deeds.

Mr. M · May 13, 2024

AlexB23 said:
In other words, actions speak louder than words. We should be humble when we avoid bad deeds.

Mr. M said:
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

Words are the bottom line, regardless of how pious our actions appear,
church on Sunday morning, gossiping, boasting, being a busy body by lunch...
James introduced this in the previous chapter
3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word,
the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

AlexB23 · May 13, 2024

Mr. M said:
Words are the bottom line, regardless of how pious our actions appear,
church on Sunday morning, gossiping, boasting, being a busy body by lunch...
James introduced this in the previous chapter
3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word,
the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

It is a combination of the two.

Grip Docility · May 13, 2024

Mr. M said:
James 4:
13 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,
spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit.
(Planning for profit serves mammon,
and interferes with serving God}
14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
16 But now you boast in your pride. All such boasting is evil.
17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Worldly success leads to pride, that results in evil boasting.

Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other,
or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Why does James conclude with the notion that failure to do good is sin?
The long range planning for profit that he is concerned with often involves
a commitment of resources. To hold back charity because of investments for profits
is the very same pursuit of wealth which Paul warns:
1 Timothy 6:
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from
the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Do you find yourself talking about success in business?
"All such boasting is evil."

Luke 6:45 A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.

I Love this OP! I will be back to contribute more tomorrow!

Grip Docility · May 14, 2024

Mr. M said:
James 4:
13 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,
spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit.
(Planning for profit serves mammon,
and interferes with serving God}
14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”
16 But now you boast in your pride. All such boasting is evil.
17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Worldly success leads to pride, that results in evil boasting.

Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other,
or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Why does James conclude with the notion that failure to do good is sin?
The long range planning for profit that he is concerned with often involves
a commitment of resources. To hold back charity because of investments for profits
is the very same pursuit of wealth which Paul warns:
1 Timothy 6:
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from
the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Do you find yourself talking about success in business?
"All such boasting is evil."

Alright, Good morning. This next verse is what I call a 100Lbs of nails, crammed into a 1 pound sack.

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Gracious? How important is this, according to Scripture?

Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

Here, Paul is saying that to tamper with Grace is a sure fire way to empty the Cross of it's power, towards the lost, and I specify the lost, because we are in Jesus, which means, according to Colossians 4:6 and Galatians 2:21... I must exalt God's Grace in thought, word, deed (Failure to do this is naturally provided, thanks to being human) ... but, above all THIS IS GOSPEL WORKMAN Biblical Decree!

Let's dive into both of these versus and see what they lead us to in scripture.

Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

Salt? Why salt and what is Jesus prophesizing about? Salt flavors things and is the king of seasonings! It is referring to the very foreshadowing of and post DBRA (Death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension) Good News of the Kingdom. Jesus and Paul both, warn very adamantly about HARMING the salt.

If Salt is bad, like as in tainted towards human consumption, it's only good for ... Melting Ice! It get's thrown on roads traveled and the Ice is melted by the Salt, and thusly Trampled under the feet of men. What happens if BAD Salt (Corrupted Gospel) is thrown on a crop of grain? Nothing can grow there! If the Gospel is Tainted, it becomes a tool of Satan, to salt entire crops of People, in light of salvation. Paul is so adamant about this that he employs a very sobering "euphemism".

Galatians 5:12 I wish those who are disturbing you might also get themselves castrated!

Now, Paul isn't just saying "Snip Snip". Paul is humorously (Yes, Paul had a sense of humor), taking the analogy of the Circumcision (People that are Gospel Corruptors), and he is literally evoking the picture of a Rabbi going to take just a bit "off the top"... and slipping to cut off everything. But, why?!? Because to be castrated and without the ability to engage in one flesh prevents a person from connecting with other people and "procreating". Paul is using intimate discussion to say; "I wish that those who corrupted the Gospel would be unable to share it with others and even worse, spread the diseased version of the Gospel".

So, um, Grace in the Gospel is an important matter?

The Gospel is for the Lost. Once a person can admit that they are reprobate, just like all the other reprobates... they have just turned away from hypocrisy! This is a good thing, because of this verse:

Psalm 101:7 (YH-H First Person)

No one who practices deceit
will dwell in my house;
no one who speaks falsely
will stand in my presence.

Grace... is the combination of All of the Fruits of the Spirit... (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,[e] 23 gentleness, self-control.)

These display EXACTLY what God went through as He died for us! This is God's mechanism of Salvation! If we speak outside of these Fruits, especially when sharing the Gospel or rehearsing Doctrine... We are CORRUPTING the Gospel!

Money is useless to God, but Luke 15:7 Jesus continued, “In the same way, there will be a glorious celebration in heaven over the rescue of one lost sinner who repents, comes back home, and returns to the fold—more so than for all the righteous people who never strayed away.”

Now, a saved soul? That is WEALTH to God. When James Chapter 2 discusses wealth, it's not just about money. On the Spiritual Flip... It's about souls. Dejected, pitiful, sinful, stinking, rotten Souls. If you read the first part of James 2 with that Spiritual flip in mind... OH MY Goodness does it read with POWER, as in THAT GOOD GOOD earth shattering, HOPE for the HOPELESS, Gospel Power.

Does anyone ever wonder if James stayed on Paul's tookas about the way Paul talked?

Grip Docility · May 14, 2024

Mr. M said:
Words are the bottom line, regardless of how pious our actions appear,
church on Sunday morning, gossiping, boasting, being a busy body by lunch...
James introduced this in the previous chapter
3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word,
the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

So, what is the importance of not speaking with pride and following Jesus by considering others more important than ourselves?

Ezekiel 29:3 speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, ‘My Nile is my own; I made it for myself.’

Interestingly, this verse came up when I cross referenced this verse.

Job 41:34 He sees everything that is high; he is king over all the sons of pride.”

So, we have a Sea Dragon in Job, that cross references with Pharaoh likened unto a Dragon, in Ezekiel.

God is saying that Pharaoh esteems himself as God. Pharaoh exalts himself. He is exalting the Created, over the Creator. This is the Toll Road to Pride. Exalting the works of ourselves or Creation is a genuinely bad idea. Paul warns us of this in Romans 1, which gets read in the flesh by so very many. If Romans 1 is read in the Spirit, the circumcision metaphor becomes a nursery rhyme, when compared with Romans 1.

HopeSings · May 14, 2024

AlexB23 said:
Do not forget to add Psalm 10:2-7 to this.

Date April 18, 2024
Verse Psalm 10:2-7 (NIV): In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. He says to himself, “Nothing will ever shake me.” He swears, “No one will ever do me harm.” His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
Explanation This passage describes the arrogant and wicked behavior of an individual who disregards God and preys upon the weak. The wicked man hunts down and schemes against the vulnerable, boasts about his desires, blesses the greedy, and rejects God's laws.

In modern culture, we can find examples of individuals who embody the wicked man's behavior described in Psalm 10:2-7. These figures might be found in business, politics, or entertainment industries where power and wealth are highly valued. They often use their influence to manipulate, deceive, and harm others for their own gain.

You said "He blesses the greedy" and this scripture came to mind

Proverbs 22:16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

AlexB23 · May 14, 2024

HopeSings said:
You said "He blesses the greedy" and this scripture came to mind

Proverbs 22:16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Well, "he" refers to the wicked man. I like the Proverbs 22:16 one also.

HopeSings · May 14, 2024

AlexB23 said:
Well, "he" refers to the wicked man. I like the Proverbs 22:16 one also.

Yes I understand. I was just explaining why I posted that verse. It's in agreement with you

AlexB23 · May 14, 2024

HopeSings said:
Yes I understand. I was just explaining why I posted that verse. It's in agreement with you

Cool.

Mr. M · May 14, 2024

Grip Docility said:
So, what is the importance of not speaking with pride and following Jesus by considering others more important than ourselves?

Ezekiel 29:3 speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, ‘My Nile is my own; I made it for myself.’

Interestingly, this verse came up when I cross referenced this verse.

Job 41:34 He sees everything that is high; he is king over all the sons of pride.”

So, we have a Sea Dragon in Job, that cross references with Pharaoh likened unto a Dragon, in Ezekiel.

God is saying that Pharaoh esteems himself as God. Pharaoh exalts himself. He is exalting the Created, over the Creator. This is the Toll Road to Pride. Exalting the works of ourselves or Creation is a genuinely bad idea. Paul warns us of this in Romans 1, which gets read in the flesh by so very many. If Romans 1 is read in the Spirit, the circumcision metaphor becomes a nursery rhyme, when compared with Romans 1.

I always found this one interesting...
1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief,
or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

Grip Docility · May 14, 2024

Mr. M said:
I always found this one interesting...
1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief,
or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

Could this be Peter, foreshadowing the fracture of the Church... and attempting to give us peace when the New Wine is diluted? Or... as all scripture to be applied as the Holy Spirit of Christ impresses us? Or.... Both?

Mr. M · May 14, 2024

Grip Docility said:
Does anyone ever wonder if James stayed on Paul's tookas about the way Paul talked?

If so, I assume he would do the same for you,
since you are sounding a lot like Paul here

James 4:
4 Adulterers and adulteresses!
Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?
Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
5 Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?
6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:

“God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.”

At least he and Peter agreed on this point:
1 Peter 5:
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder.
Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility:
for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time:

Proverbs 3:34
Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.

Mr. M · May 14, 2024

Grip Docility said:
Could this be Peter, foreshadowing the fracture of the Church... and attempting to give us peace when the New Wine is diluted? Or... as all scripture to be applied as the Holy Spirit of Christ impresses us? Or.... Both?

Surely a stern warning not to play God over other saints:
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we have dominion over your faith,
but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.

HopeSings · May 14, 2024

Mr. M said:
Surely a stern warning not to play God over other saints:
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we have dominion over your faith,
but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.

Amen. Peter said that shepherds lead by example and not by lording over others

Grip Docility · May 14, 2024

Mr. M said:
Surely a stern warning not to play God over other saints:
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we have dominion over your faith,
but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.

I will take this to heart. It would be wise. I get so easily frustrated when people incorporate extra biblical influences into their doctrines and exegesis. I can smell it a mile away. BUT, perhaps the key is to move as the Spirit leads people and listen more than I speak. Oh, boy.... there's James again....

James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Sometimes, when I read Paul, then James... I joke to myself that James is infuriated with Paul's forceful demeanor and with trembling hand writing.... MUST... Be..... Quick.... to.... Hear..... someone knocks at the door. Paul said what to which Church!?! Goes back to desk... SLOW to SPEAK..... (Thoughts interrupt James... Did Paul really just liken people who taint the gospel to prostitutes?!? Calm down James, Lord help me!) Slow... to... Anger.

HopeSings · May 14, 2024

Grip Docility said:
I will take this to heart. It would be wise. I get so easily frustrated when people incorporate extra biblical influences into their doctrines and exegesis. I can smell it a mile away. BUT, perhaps the key is to move as the Spirit leads people and listen more than I speak. Oh, boy.... there's James again....

James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Sometimes, when I read Paul, then James... I joke to myself that James is infuriated with Paul's forceful demeanor and with trembling hand writing.... MUST... Be..... Quick.... to.... Hear..... someone knocks at the door. Paul said what to which Church!?! Goes back to desk... SLOW to SPEAK..... (Thoughts interrupt James... Did Paul really just liken people who taint the gospel to prostitutes?!? Calm down James, Lord help me!) Slow... to... Anger.

Scripture compares us to offspring of the sorcerer and prostitute. We sinners are no different than Israel was. We sinners are spiritual infant's, adulterers, wolves, witches, murderers, and drunkards. And we fell asleep. We need to wake up now.

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