The incredible power of the tongue
The commands v. 25
Put off dishonesty
Put on truth
What's the big deal
- it destroys
- it deceives
- it is a first step toward many other sins
The commands v.29
Put off corrupt communications
Put on edification
- prov. 12:18
1. Your Talk
What best describes you and your talk?
- sarcasm
- harshness
- belittling
- negativity
Or
- praise
- gratitude
- respect
- gentleness
2. Entertainment
What best describes you and your entertainment
- filthy
-.off-color
- trash talk
Or
- clean
- pure
- Christlike
Prov. 18:21
3. Online
What best describes you and your online posts?
- bullying
- unkindness
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Or
Kindness
Clean
Joy
Gentleness
James 1:26
- "our words can undermine the value of everything we believe."
You can be a hero at church and a zero at home!
Do I make Jesus look good or bad?
Conclusion
- Our words are powerful
- our words are to prove our Christianity
- our words are to point people to Jesus
- our words are to be pure
