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“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”
“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”
Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 16:24 Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 16:24
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Today we are goingto talk about …
“THE WORDS WE SPEAK!”
Today we are goingto talk about …
“THE WORDS WE SPEAK!”
Our
“WORDS”
has the power
for good or for
bad.
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Our “WORDS” can
build-up or tear-down.
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Our “WORDS” have the
power to help and heal.
Our
“WORDS”have the power
to hurt and
destroy.
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How can we ensure that
our “WORDS”bring healing and
not hurt to people?
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Proverbs 12:18…. Proverbs 12:18….
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue ofthe wise brings healing.”
(NIV)
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue ofthe wise brings healing.”
(NIV)
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The Scripture also makea pointed statementabout the effects of
our WORDS on others.
The Scripture also makea pointed statementabout the effects of
our WORDS on others.
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Someone once said…. Someone once said….
“It’s nice to talk with people who can make a point
without impaling anyone on it.”
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Our “WORDS” have the
power to turn…Our “WORDS” have the
power to turn…
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What can we do
to learn tospeak wisely?
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Psalm 141:3….
“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips.”
(NIV)
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Proverbs 16:23….
“Intelligent people think
before they speak;what they say is then
more persuasive.”(Good News)
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James 1:26….
“Those who consider themselves religious and
yet do not keep a tight reinon their tongues deceive
themselves, and theirreligion is worthless.”
(NIV)
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Proverbs 15:4…. Proverbs 15:4….
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit.”(NIV)
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit.”(NIV)
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What we say to others
and how we say it,
is a REFLECTIONof WHO WE ARE INSIDE.
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Matthew 7:17,18,20…. Matthew 7:17,18,20….
“(v.17) Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a
bad tree bears bad fruit. (v.18) A good tree cannot bear bad
fruit, and abad tree cannot bear good
fruit. …. (v.20) Thus, by their fruit
you will recognize them.”
“(v.17) Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a
bad tree bears bad fruit. (v.18) A good tree cannot bear bad
fruit, and abad tree cannot bear good
fruit. …. (v.20) Thus, by their fruit
you will recognize them.”cf. Matthew 12:33,34,35-37 cf. Matthew 12:33,34,35-37
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The fruit of ahealthy tree
is
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HURTING people speak
hurtful words.
ANGRY people speak
angry words.
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BITTER people speak
bitter words.
CRITICAL people speak
critical words.
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So what can we doto learn to
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Ephesians 4:31…. Ephesians 4:31….
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and
slander, along with every form of malice.”
(NIV)
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and
slander, along with every form of malice.”
(NIV)
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First, FORGIVEeveryone who has hurt you.
First, FORGIVEeveryone who has hurt you.
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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear
with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may
have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave
you.”
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved,
clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear
with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may
have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave
you.”
Colossians 3:12,13…. Colossians 3:12,13….
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Second, ACCEPTwhoever and whatever you
cannot change and trust God for sustaining grace.
Second, ACCEPTwhoever and whatever you
cannot change and trust God for sustaining grace.
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Ephesians 4:32…. Ephesians 4:32….
“Be (become) kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ,God forgave you.” (NIV)
“Be (become) kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ,God forgave you.” (NIV)
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Proverbs 16:24…. Proverbs 16:24….
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the
soul and healing tothe bones.” (NIV)
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the
soul and healing tothe bones.” (NIV)
The honeycomb is a marvelously designed arrangement of cells
that are filled with nectar.
The honeycomb is a marvelously designed arrangement of cells
that are filled with nectar.
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Your words are a
“REFLECTION” ofwhat is inside of you.
Your words are a
“REFLECTION” ofwhat is inside of you.
Our “WORDS” are just like honey – its a
reflection of what is inside the honeycomb.
Our “WORDS” are just like honey – its a
reflection of what is inside the honeycomb.
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Matthew 15:17-19…. Matthew 15:17-19….
(v.17) “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? (v.18)
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the
heart, and these make a person ‘unclean’.
(v.17) “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? (v.18)
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the
heart, and these make a person ‘unclean’.
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Matthew 15:17-19…. Matthew 15:17-19….
…. (v.19) For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality,
theft, false testimony,slander. ”
(NIV)
…. (v.19) For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality,
theft, false testimony,slander. ”
(NIV)
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What can we do to
make sure our wordshave POSITIVE IMPACT
on others?
What can we do to
make sure our wordshave POSITIVE IMPACT
on others?
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1. Examine your words.1. Examine your words.
2. Ask God to give you a clean heart and a renewed spirit.
2. Ask God to give you a clean heart and a renewed spirit.
3. Make a conscious effort to speak
kindly.
3. Make a conscious effort to speak
kindly.
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Psalm 51:10,15…. Psalm 51:10,15….
“(v.10) Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew aright spirit within me. ….
(v.15) O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth will declare
your praise.” (NIV)
“(v.10) Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew aright spirit within me. ….
(v.15) O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth will declare
your praise.” (NIV)
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How can we learn to
ensure that our WORDSbring healing and
not hurt to people?
How can we learn to
ensure that our WORDSbring healing and
not hurt to people?
Control our impulses and speak wisely. Control our impulses and speak wisely.
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Conquer our bitterness and speak kindly. Conquer our bitterness and speak kindly.
Correct our attitudes and speak positively. Correct our attitudes and speak positively.