Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
(James 3:2)
Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. (Genesis 1:3)
So the LORD God formed from the ground all the wild animals and all the birds of the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would call them, and the man chose a name for each one. (Genesis 2:19)
Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. (James 3:2)
RED FLAG : The Hypocrisy of the Tongue
Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. 10And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my b (James 3:9-10)
RED FLAG: TOXIC HEARTS
The Nature of the Heart Determines the Words of the Mouth Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? 12 Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring. (James 3:11-12)
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)
SERMON POINTS:
I. Speak with Restraint
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
(James 1:19)
“The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” (Proverbs 15:26)
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
(Proverbs 15:1)
Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15: 4)
II. Speak with Purpose
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.” (Ephesians 4:29)
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. (Ephesians 4:15)
III. Speak with Wisdom
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord.” (Psalm 19:4)
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5)
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Self-control and wisdom are required to speak wisely (Proverbs 13:3).