taming the tongue

• Some Simple Facts…

– Foul language appears in many different areas of our lives. (Work, school, public)

– The multitude of those who use curse words, use them as their regular vocabulary

– Most of these people are ignorant of or are blatantly disregarding God’s words about our speech.

Does It Really Matter What I Say?

• Your speech determines whether you are evil or good. Matthew 12:34-35

• We will give account of every word that we speak. Matthew 12:36-37


• Christians are to put away profane language. Ephesians 4:29; 1 Peter 2:1

• It is the ungodly that use such inappropriate talk. Psalm 10:4, 7


• The same mouth should not speak blessing and cursing.

James 3:8-12; Colossians 4:6

• Jokes or foolish talking that is filthy must be avoided by saints. Ephesians 5:3-4

How Can I Solve This Issue?

• We need to know when to close our mouth in avoiding sins of the tongue. Psalm 39:1

• Remember that you are seeking things above. Colossians 3:1-11


• We need to purify our hearts and be willing to put away the perverse lips. Proverbs 4:23-24

• We can control the heart by meditating on pure things. Philippians 4:8-9


• Our goals and personal decisions must place spiritual endeavors first.

Acts 24:16; 1 Cor. 10:32

• May we pray and work that our lives be free of all offenses.

Philippians 1:9-11

Application:

• While our mouths can be used to glorify God and edify others, it is obvious that by our words we can be condemned.

• Let us determine to bless others and give thanks and praise to God all the days of our lives.

• You can call on the Lord today.– Are you sure that you have washed away

your sins? Acts 22:16

Confess The Name of Jesus!

Call on the name of Jesus obeying the gospel of salvation. Rom. 1:16-17

• Hear Him – Mt. 17:5; Heb. 5:9

• Believe – John 8:24

• Repent – Luke 13:3

• Confess – Mt. 10:32-33

• Baptized – Mark 16:16

• Then, Be Faithful – Matthew 24:13

taming the tongue

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