A Matter of Life or Death

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Proverbs 18:21

36.But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

11. The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

“He who guards his mouth preserves his life: but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.”

“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;”

The Power of the TongueJames 3:1-8

BridleBridle = control V.3V.3

I. Power of the TongueJames 3:1-8

RudderRudder = Guide V.4V.4

I. Power of the TongueJames 3:1-8

Fire = Damage V.5V.5

I. Power of the TongueJames 3:1-8

Description Description Fire – destroy World of iniquity Wild Beast – Galatians 5:15 Deadly Poison- Romans 3:13

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I. Power of the TongueJames 3:1-8

Resulting Damage Resulting Damage Defiles whole bodySets on fire wheel of natureFar-reaching consequences

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Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

Blasphemy Prejudice

Claiming to have faith

Arrogance CriticismProfanity

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

BoastingBoasting – James 3:5 Proverbs 6:16-17 “proud look” Proverbs 8:13 = pride Proverbs 16:5 = proud in heart

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters1-5

Man who BoastedMan who Boasted Herod – Acts 12:2-23

People said he is godEaten of worms

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

SlanderSlander – James 4:9-12 Little minds discuss peopleSlanderer places himself on level with the Divine

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

Prayers of faithWords SeasonedHumble submissionPreachingHonestyConfession

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

Teaching - James 3:1 Be not Many Heavier judgment Be careful to teach right

Uses of the TongueJames Chapters 1-5

Praise Father James 3:9 God is deserving Ephesians 3:21His children should – Hebrews 13:15

“He who guards his mouth preserves his life; But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.”

Guard the Tongue

When we speakGuard the Tongue

“A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!”

How we speakGuard the Tongue

“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul, and health to the bones.

To Whom we speakGuard the Tongue

“He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.