| “How
We Speak Matters””Does it matter what we say or how we say it?
Jesus shows us that it does make a difference in content and intent. Even the
world around us will recognize that it’s important how say what you’re going
to say. Think about what we should consider each day about the things we
say.””A. What Jesus taught
us about how we speak””1.
Intent – it is important to use some foresight it what we’re going to
say (Prov. 29:20; 18:2; Luke 14:28-29, 30-31) It is a matter of the heart
(Matt.12:34-35).””2. Content
– The actual things we say have meaning and impact. What kinds of words are we speaking and why
does it matter? (Matt.12:35-37; Prov.19:1, 14; 16:24)””3. How we represent ourselves – speaking
clearly, honestly, and directly (Matt 5:37; 1 Pet. 3:10-12; Heb.
13:18)””B. What does our
speech look like every day?””1.
Do you
? (Prov. 12:22; 6:16-20; Rev.21:8)””2. Are you
? (2 Cor. 8:21; Phil. 4:8; Prov. 11:3; Acts 24:16)””3. How do you speak when you’re ?
(Prov.15:1; 16:32; Ep. 4:29,32)””4.
If we’re not careful, we keep talking without really much.
(Prov. 17:8; 18:2; 10:19)””5.
There are certain kinds of talk
that we should want to avoid. (Titus 3:9-10; Prov.””18:8; James
4:11)””6. Does what we say
make us
? (Deut. 23:23; Acts 5:1-10; Prov.6:1-3)””7. How we talk can be a reflection of our true
? (James 3:8-12; 1:26; Titus 2:7-8)””8. Does what you say
to God? (1 Pet.4:11; Eph.4:15)””9. Can you speak in ways that will others? (Prov.
18:21; John 6:68; 1 Cor. 2:1-5)””What we say is important, remember
to use it in ways that will build up and lead to Jesus. (Prov.
25:11)” |
