Using Your Words Well

September 28, 2003

Tape 2411.04 [Proverbs Series], Associate Pastor Jeff Jones

Be careful! Words are powerful.

Words of destruction

  • Proverbs 18:21.
  • James 3:5b-6a.
  • Proverbs 12:18.
  • Proverbs 13:3.

Words of life

  • Proverbs 16:24.
  • Proverbs 18:4.

Be careful! The more you speak, the more you sin.

Ways we sin with our tongues:

  • Harmful criticism. Proverbs 10:19.
  • Lying. Proverbs 15:4.
  • Bragging. Proverbs 27:2.
  • Flattery. Proverbs 26:28.
  • Gossip. Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 6:16-19.
  • Perverse talk. Proverbs 4:24.

How Can I Change?

  • Get a new heart. Psalm 51:10. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
  • T.H.I.N.K. before you speak.
    • Is it Truthful?
    • Is it Helpful?
    • Is it Inspirational?
    • Is it Necessary?
    • Is it Kind?
  • Ask God for help every day. Psalm 141:3.

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