Harnessing the Power of Speech: Insights from James 3:1-12
Discover the impact of words on everyday life based on James 3:1-12. Uncover the danger of the tongue, pitfalls to avoid, and guidelines for speaking truth with love. Learn how to use speech wisely through biblical teachings and psychological insights.
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Taking Faith into Everyday Life 5. The Tongue: Speech James 3:1-12 p. 1118
Research Psychology today, speaking of emotions Words: 50% ve, 30% +ve, 20% n Review of General Psychology article (2001) Bad feedback more impactful More resistant to disconfirmation Confirms what James says
1. Warnings: (Dont say) The tongue is dangerous (v 5-8) A fire unrighteous staining evil poison Control our tongues we control everything The last stronghold of evil is the tongue
1. Warnings: (Dont say) How we go wrong (Prov 26:17-28) Meddling (triangulation, messages, interpreting) Saying I m only joking. (politicians caught out) Whisperer (gossip) delicious morsels Fervent lips with evil heart (forceful, intimidate) Words to disguise and deceive gracious Lying Flattering (saying what people want to hear)
1. Warnings: (Dont say) Think of throw away lines: Just follow your heart It ll all work out God just wants you to be happy Are they true? Iain Refuse to speak, can t complain not heard
2. Encouragement: (Do say) Paul tells us how to speak: Graciously giving answers (Col 4:6) Not corrupting building up (Eph 4:29) No filthiness, foolishness, crude joking (Eph 5:4)
2. Encouragement: (Do say) Proverbs guidelines: Restrain our lips prudent (10:19) Gentle tongue (15:4) Ponder how to answer (15:28) Cover an offense repeats separates (17:9) Keep [guard] mouth and tongue (21:23) No whisperer [gossip] (26:20 and many more!)
3. Speaking the Truth in Love Jesus full of grace and truth (John 1:14) Paul Speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15) Truth can be quite harsh But it doesn t have to be Eg 1. Daughters Eg 2. Distraught Mom Goal: Grow in the Lord (not be liked)
Living It To Speak or Not to Speak Peter keep tongue from evil deceit (1 Pe 3:10) Much in Scripture recommends hold tongue Also encouraged to be bold (Phil 1:14) Declare the Gospel (1 Thess 2:2) Correct each other because of grace (Ro 15:15) Teach & Admonish (Col 3:16)
Goal Grow in the Lord
