What does James 3:17 mean? | BibleRef.com WebSmith's Bible Commentary Let's turn to James chapter three. Easy to be entreated has the meaning of being easily "persuaded to forgiveness. True wisdom may be know by the meekness of the spirit and temper. For in many things, [he said,] we offend all. And good fruits - The fruits of good living; just, benevolent, and kind actions. James 3:1. In the next place he proceeds to show too how this works practically: "Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: but the rich in that he is made low:" such are the ways of God "because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away." Is it not precisely what those who quote would find the greatest difficulty in honestly proving that they value? James 3:17 (KJV) - Forerunner Commentary - Bible Tools Evidently nothing. What an honour to be sons of peace in a world ever at war with God and those who are His! Of all Jewish writers, Jesus ben Sirach, the writer of Ecclesiasticus, was most impressed with the terrifying potentialities of the tongue. Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall, never find rest and never dwell quietly, neither shall he have a, friend in whom he may repose. James warns these Christians not to show preferential treatment to certain ones. Can anything be conceived more superficial than such a remark? It has not at all the character of resisting the will of the child, but rather of directing his affections in the will of the object dearest to him. The tongue, God help us that we might be so yielded to the Spirit that He would do for us what we can't do for ourselves and that is bring our tongue under control.I've said so many things that I wish I had not of said; said in a moment of anger. let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." Then we are shown two kinds of wisdom, just as with regard to temptations there were two sorts of them one blessed from God, and a real glory to the man that endures; and the other a shame, because it springs from his own fallen nature. It is an exhortation that shows on the one hand the danger and wrong of being over ready to seize an open door through anxiety to display one's self; on the other hand, it supposes the perfect liberty that reigned among believers.