You have a way with words – Pastor Bryan Rees

Pastor Bryan Rees – YOU HAVE A WAY WITH WORDS

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”

Proverbs 18:21

We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go …. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

James 3:2-4, 7-8

BIBLICAL TRUTH: create your .

WHERE OUR WORDS GO WRONG:

 When we wield them as .

 When we use them to .

 When we hold them

 When we don’t .

 When we are .

DOING BETTER WITH OUR WORDS

1. longer.

“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.”

James 1:19

2. differently.

“In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.”

James 3:5

“Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth a stranger, not your own lips.”

Proverbs 27:1-2

3. wisely.

“Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so, blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!”

James 3:9-10

4. more.

“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.”

James 3:17-18

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”

Ephesians 4:29

GOAL: Leave people than we found them.

“For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So, encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”

I Thessalonians 5:11