The Tongue

James 1 26 If anyone considers himself religious

and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21 NKJV)

"But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." (Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV)

Sins of the Tongue Lying, Deception – Eph. 4:25-27 Cursing, Evil Speaking - Eph. 4:29-31;

Jas. 3:9; 4:11 Filthy Talk – Eph. 5:4 Slander, Rumor, Gossip – 2 Cor. 12:20 Boasting – 2 Tim. 3:1-5 Blaspheming, Backbiting, Whispering

– Rom. 1:29-30

An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue. (Proverbs 17:4 NKJV)

Examples of Great Power in Small Things.

The wise man said, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” -- Prov 18:21.

A Single Spark Can Cause Great Damage

Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD, keep watch over the door of my lips! (Psalms 141:3

RSV)

What Comes Forth Is A True Indication Of What Is Inside!

"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. (Matthew 15:18 NKJV)

Lesson #2 Let no evil talk

come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29 RSV)

We Choose Our Words! A man has joy

by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV)

You Cannot Rise Above Your

Words!Zig Ziglar

The Proper Use Of The Tongue…

To Calm Anger (Prov. 15:1)

To disperse knowledge (Prov. 15:7)

To rebuke sin (Prov. 27:5,6)

To encourage others (Prov. 15:23; 16:24; 25:11)

Encouraging Words…

Words of Gratitude

Words of Trust

Words of Hope

Words of Love

We All Need Daily Encouragement!

But encourage one another daily, as

long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by

sin’s deceitfulness.

(Hebrews 3:13, NIV 2011)

Sources #277 – Encouraging Words by Gary

Henry at Brass Tacks.org Sermon Outline by Mitch Davis Lesson 10 - The Tongue: Small but

Powerful Principles From Proverbs #10 – by

Alan Cole Sermons from James by Mark

Copeland Quotations from Zig Ziglar