No Man Can Tame the Tongue

"For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect (mature) man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things."

"See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and it set on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. For every king of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. BUT NO MAN CAN TAME THE TONGUE. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. My brethren, these things ought not be so." (James 3:2-10)

Now we see a reason for that spiritual gift of the Holy Spirit: "For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries."

(1 Corinthians 14:2)

"He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself," (1 Corinthians 14:4) He builds himself on the Rock, which is Christ.

But He said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." (Luke 18:27) So, no man can tame the tongue but God, by His Spirit to our very tongue! We have to desire it and be willing to do it.

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." (James 3:17,18) No cursing of men: just what our Pilot desires.