Thankful Living – Communication – James 1:19

Thankful Living

Communication – James 1:19
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

To live with gratitude is to see our relationships through the lens of God’s character. His love calls us to love others with patience and kindness. His forgiveness invites us to extend grace instead of holding on to wrongs. His voice teaches us to speak with honesty, gentleness, and care. His truth steadies us to walk with integrity. His open ear reminds us to pray—not only for ourselves, but also for those around us. Our interactions with each other will be transformed as we learn how God’s character shapes our desire to live a thankful life.

November 2: Love – 1 John 4:19

November 9: Forgiveness – Colossians 3:13

November 16: Communication – James 1:19

November 23: Truth – Ephesians 4:15

November 30: Prayer – Colossians 1:9

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Communication

James 1:19

1. Is my communication – part? (James 1:19)

People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. Proverbs 14:29

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1

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2. Are my affecting my communication? (James 1:20-21)

³⁴ “You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. ³⁵ A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.” Matthew 12:34-35

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Proverbs 18:21

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3. Are my communicating that I love God? (James 1:22-25)

 “If you love me, obey my commandments.” John 14:15

“When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.” John 15:10

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4. Is my communicating that I love God? (26)

 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18 (ESV)

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:18

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Challenge: What message am I sending to the world around me?

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge: This week pray for the people and relationships in your life that need better communication.

Read Ephesians 4:1-32 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.