November 13, 2022
Our Words Can Produce Mayhem or Transcendent Men
James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. New International Version
James 3:3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. New International Version
James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. New International Version
James 3:7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. New International Version
James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. New International Version
Our Words are Impacted by the Amount of God’s Word we’ve Placed Inside Us
Luke 6:45 Agood man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. New International Version
Proverbs 16:23 A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn. God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:21 Words kill,words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. The Message
We Must Avoid Gossip
Because a lost and dying world can’t hear the GOSPEL over our GOSSIP
Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down. New International Version
Proverbs 17:9 One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends. New American Standard Bible
The Power of Positive Words
Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. New International Version
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. New King James Version
We can look past people’s faults and SPEAK to their GIFTS and ABILITIES
THINK before you TALK
James 1:19 …Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; 20 for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. New American Standard Bible
ASK God for HELP
Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. New American Standard Bible