Guidance on Speech and Conduct

Instructive verses and wisdom from Proverbs and Exodus underscore the importance of truthful, righteous speech and actions. Avoiding falsehood, slander, and discord is paramount, as emphasized through biblical teachings and examples, urging mindfulness in our words and interactions. The guidelines provided serve as a moral compass for conducting oneself with integrity and respect, leading to harmony and peace in relationships and communities.

• Proverbs
• Integrity
• Speech
• Conduct
• Wisdom

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1. Prov. 4:24 Prov. 4:24

2. MEMORY VERSE: Prov. 4:24 (ESV) Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.

3. From the commandments: From the commandments: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain (Exo. 20:7) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness (Exo. 23:1). I tell you, on the day of judgement people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. (Mat. 12:36-37)

4. Things the LORD hates: Things the LORD hates: There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 1. Haughty eyes, (A proud look), 2. A lying tongue, 3. Hands that shed innocent blood, 4. A heart that devise wicked plans, 5. Feet that are swift in running to evil, 6. A false witness who speaks lies, 7. And one who sows discord among brethren. (Prov. 6:16-19)

5. Mat. 26:72-74: And again he denied it with an oat, I do not know the man! . After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, Certainly, you too are one of them, for your accent (speech) betrays you. Then he began to invoke a and to swear, saying, I do not know the Man! And immediately a rooster crowed. curse on himself

6. How often have you said things out of How often have you said things out of frustration, only to regret them later? frustration, only to regret them later? 1. Control your emotions and keep your mouth shut. Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his plips, he is deemed intelligent. (Prov. 17:27-28) 2. Learn to be silent until you have learned how to speak. Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger (Jam. 1:19)

7. How often have you said things out of How often have you said things out of frustration, only to regret them later? frustration, only to regret them later? 3. Pray about your speech, and also for people who have this problem. The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe (Prov. 18:10) Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips. (Ps. 141:3) Let the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (Ps. 19:14) 4. Avoid getting involved when others are spreading slander. Take no part in unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. (Eph. 5:11) 5. Know how and where to crack some jokes.

8. TAKE HOME!!! TAKE HOME!!! Let not our tongue run before our mind. It is better to speak too little than too much. We have two ears and one tongue: hear twice and speak once. Tongue is capable of great destruction! If we can control our tongue, we can control all areas of our lives. Remember the words of Jesus in Mat. 12:33-36 that on the judgement day, we will give account of every the idle words we spoke. Finally, let our speech be always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. (Col. 4:6)