Incredible depth and detail that opened up the Mass Readings for me.
Please please put it on a DVD..
Great introduction to the catechism. Left me wanting more. We need a explanation on every paragraph.
57 minutes (1 CD / MP3)
Christians everywhere agree: sin is a problem. Untold damage is done to human society by the plague of murder, violence, abortion, euthanasia, sexual immorality, pornography, theft, extortion, corruption -- to name just a few.
But what about those other sins -- the ones that people everywhere, including some Christians, don't seem to take too seriously? What about the sins of the tongue? Why does the letter of James say that "the tongue is a fire," a "restless evil, full of deadly poison" and "set on fire by hell" (James 3:6-7)? How can we avoid sinning with our lips?
In this Bible study, Dr. Brant Pitre focuses our attention on what the letter of James has to teach about the often-overlooked sins of the tongue. In it, he covers:
• What are the sins of the tongue? Sure, lying is a sin. But what about slander? Coarse jokes? Swearing? False witness?
• Why does James say that the tongue is so powerful that "not many" Christians should become teachers?
• What exactly is a "lie"? How does lying "do violence" to another person?
• Why does James refer to the tongue as "a world of evil"? Is it really that bad?
• Why does the Catechism teach that even rash judgment, detraction, and calumny are sins?
• How does James say believers should speak? What kind of words should come out of our mouths?
If you've ever struggled with sins of the tongue -- and who hasn't? -- then you need to hear this powerful and important presentation. For too long many Christians have treated sins of the tongue as if they weren't a big deal. And if you've ever wanted to know what Scripture teaches about what kind of speech should come out of the mouth of a disciple of Jesus, then this is the Bible study for you.
An eye-opening examination of conscience as it pertains to the Letter of James. As usual, Dr. Pitre had an engaging study that I learned a lot from!
Thanks for providing the insights and details to help us be consumed by Christ and be transformed by the Spirit. This talk has helped be aware about how powerful our tongue is.
Very useful. I had no idea just how serious the sins of the tongue were. And the idea that mastering self-restraint through how we speak is essential if we're ever to completely break free of the chains of vice is something I'd never heard before. But it made complete sense and I will try to apply what I learned in this lecture in my daily life.
Brant Pitre is an excellent teacher and did a bang-up job on explaining the sins of the tongue. It helps when going to confession.
I have purchased quite a Bible studies and talks from Catholic Productions, and they consistently offer quality materials by top notch scholars and speakers. Brant Pitre hits yet ANOTHER one out of the park! Well done.