word power
TRANSCRIPT
JAMES 3:1-18
Proverbs 11:11
“By the words (blessing) of the upright, a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
SOLOMON SAYS…
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
SOLOMON SAYS…
1 Corinthians 1:21
“For it pleased God through the foolishness of (Words) the message preached to save those who believe.”
PAUL SAYS…
Romans 10:10
“With the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
PAUL SAYS…
“I’m just being honest!” “It’s the alcohol
talking.”
“I have to air-out
my feelings!”“Everyone already knows!”
“He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.”
Proverbs 13:3
Matthew 12:36
“But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give an account of it in the Day of Judgment.”
JESUS SAYS…
Matthew 5:22
“He who says to his brother, ‘Raca’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.”
JESUS SAYS…
Matthew 5:22
“For by your words, you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
JESUS SAYS…
V.2: “PERFECT”“End; completed; that which is finished or made whole. In regards to a person, someone who is mature.”
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Matthew 17:20
“If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move…!’ and it will obey you. And nothing will be impossible for you.”
JESUS SAYS…
V.3-6: WE WILL GIVE ACCOUNT FOR…WORDSATTITUDES AND MOTIVESACTIONSOBEDIENCE TO OUR CALLING Matthew 25:14-30
2 Corinthians 5:10
1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Matthew 12:37
“You look so nice today!”
“Sarca
sm”
“Sla
nder
”
“Insults”“criticism
s”
V.11-12: SHARP WORDS STIR UP…ANGERFEARFRUSTRATIONINTIMIDATION
Too hurt to careToo offended to respondToo critical to understand
Too angry to talk
WITHDRAWAL
Too afraid to be honest
WHILE USING WORDS…
Show graceWHILE USING WORDS…
Extend forgivenessAvoid negativityAvoid angry musicBe careful with sarcasmRecognize pride, envy, jealousyBe a purveyor of peace
JAMES 3:1-18