Part 4: Watch Your Words

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT

1. Broad Principles for Wise Speech:
   1. WORDS ARE POWERFUL: Proverbs 18:21, James 3:3-6
   2. TIMING MATTERS: Prov. 15:23, 25:11, 27:14
   3. TONE MATTERS: Prov. 15:1, 17:28, 25:15
2. Specific Areas of Words to Watch:
   1. GOSSIP: Prov. 11:13, 16:28, 17:9, 16:20
   2. COURSE JOKING: Prov. 4:24, 10:32, Eph. 5:4
   3. SARCASM: Prov. 12:18, 26:18
   4. LYING: Prov. 12:22, 26:28
3. Filter to Run Your Words Through:
   1. Is saying this LIFE-GIVING? Prov. 18:21
   2. Is saying this ENCOURAGING? Eph. 4:29
   3. Is saying this NECESSARY NOW? Prov. 10:19, 21:23

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for part 5 in our “Key to Life” series as we continue in specific application related to relationships, marriage and children. Don’t miss next Sunday!
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