
WEEKEND WORSHIP:
House Of The Lord
Living Hope
King Of Kings
Week 1: The Pursuit/Life of Wisdom
Week 2: Wisdom of People
Today: Words of Wisdom
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Proverbs 18:21
The tongue can bring death or life…
James 3:3-10
We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
Proverbs 13:3
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Main idea: Think before you
Let’s break down some helpful ways to do this.
T: Take a minute.
Proverbs 29:20
There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
Proverbs 10:19
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 21:23
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
Proverbs 17:28
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
- Think about the
- Think about how this might
- Think about whether or not it’s
H: Honesty
Proverbs 25:18
Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 6:16-17
There are six things the LORD hates— no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue…
Proverbs 27:6
Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
- Honesty without
- Use
- When you say
I: Inspect your heart.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
Matthew 15:18-19
But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.
N: No gossip.
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Proverbs 16:28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
- Gossip is birthed out of
K: Kindness
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:4
Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 3:18-19
And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
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