12-4-22
December 4, 2022

“God’s Wisdom for Your Words - Part 1”

Proverbs 18:20-21
December 4, 2022

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the power of speech and how your words can be used to harm or bless others.

I. Why Words Are Important

II. Foolish/Destructive Words

  1. Flattery
    Proverbs 20:17; 26:28; 28:23

  2. Arguing/Mocking
    Proverbs 13:10; 17:14; 18:6-7; 30:17

  3. Lying
    Proverbs 4:24; 6:16-19; 12:19; 14:25

  4. Gossip/Slander
    Proverbs 10:18; 11:13; 16:28; 17:9; 18:8; 20:19; 26:20-22

  5. Angry Speech
    Proverbs 10:12; 26:23; 29:11, 22

  6. Hasty Speech
    Proverbs 18:13; 15:28; 29:20

  7. Excessive Speech
    Proverbs 10:19, 13:3; 14:23; 17:27-28

  8. Sarcasm/Joking
    Proverbs 12:18; 26:18-19

  9. Proud Speech
    Proverbs 11:2; 18:12; 27:1-2

  10. Perverse Speech
    Proverbs 8:13; 17:20

III. How to Change Your Speech

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.

  1. It’s been said, “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Is that true? Why not?

  2. How does your speech reveal what is in your heart?

  3. What is the difference between gossip and the legitimate exchange of information among concerned parties?

  4. How would you rate your listening skills? How do you know if someone else is a good listener?

  5. What is the difference between flattery and encouragement? Why is flattery considered foolish and encouragement essential?

  6. When and how have your careless words gotten you into trouble?

  7. Is there any such thing as a ‘white lie’?

  8. In what practical ways can you use your speech to build others up: in your family, at church, and in your workplace?