“embracing change to experience life!” proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 16:24

“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”

“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”

Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 16:24 Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 16:24

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.

Our “WORDS” can

build-up or tear-down.

Our “WORDS” have the

power to help and heal.

Our

“WORDS”have the power

to hurt and

destroy.

How can we ensure that

our “WORDS”bring healing and

not hurt to people?

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)

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.

Someone once said…. Someone once said….

“It’s nice to talk with people who can make a point

without impaling anyone on it.”

Our “WORDS” have the

power to turn…Our “WORDS” have the

power to turn…

What can we do

to learn tospeak wisely?

Psalm 141:3….

“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips.”

(NIV)

Proverbs 16:23….

“Intelligent people think

before they speak;what they say is then

more persuasive.”(Good News)

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)

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)

What we say to others

and how we say it,

is a REFLECTIONof WHO WE ARE INSIDE.

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

The fruit of ahealthy tree

is

HURTING people speak

hurtful words.

ANGRY people speak

angry words.

BITTER people speak

bitter words.

CRITICAL people speak

critical words.

So what can we doto learn to

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)

First, FORGIVEeveryone who has hurt you.

First, FORGIVEeveryone who has hurt 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.”

“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….

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.

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)

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.

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.

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’.

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)

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?

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.

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)

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.

Conquer our bitterness and speak kindly. Conquer our bitterness and speak kindly.

Correct our attitudes and speak positively. Correct our attitudes and speak positively.