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A Matter of Life or Death

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.

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A Matter of Life or Death

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  1. A Matter of Life or Death

  2. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21

  3. 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. Matthew 12:36,37

  4. 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. Proverbs 10:11,12

  5. “He who guards his mouth preserves his life: but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Proverbs 13:3

  6. “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;” James 1:19

  7. The Power of the Tongue James 3:1-8 V.3 Bridle = control

  8. I. Power of the Tongue James 3:1-8 V.4 Rudder = Guide

  9. I. Power of the Tongue James 3:1-8 V.5 Fire = Damage

  10. I. Power of the Tongue James 3:1-8 V.6-8 • Description • Fire – destroy • World of iniquity • Wild Beast – Galatians 5:15 • Deadly Poison- Romans 3:13

  11. I. Power of the Tongue James 3:1-8 V.5-6 • Resulting Damage • Defiles whole body • Sets on fire wheel of nature • Far-reaching consequences

  12. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Improper Uses Blasphemy Prejudice Claiming to have faith Arrogance Criticism Profanity

  13. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Improper Uses • Boasting– James 3:5 • Proverbs 6:16-17 “proud look” • Proverbs 8:13 = pride • Proverbs 16:5 = proud in heart

  14. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters1-5 Improper Uses • Man who Boasted • Herod – Acts 12:2-23 People said he is god Eaten of worms

  15. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Improper Uses • Slander– James 4:9-12 • Little minds discuss people • Slanderer places himself on level with the Divine

  16. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Proper Uses • Prayers of faith • Words Seasoned • Humble submission • Preaching • Honesty • Confession

  17. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Proper Uses • Teaching - James 3:1 • Be not Many • Heavier judgment • Be careful to teach right

  18. Uses of the Tongue James Chapters 1-5 Proper Uses • Praise Father James 3:9 • God is deserving Ephesians 3:21 • His children should – Hebrews 13:15

  19. Guard the Tongue “He who guards his mouth preserves his life; But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Proverbs 13:3

  20. Guard the Tongue When we speak “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” Proverbs 15:23

  21. Guard the Tongue How we speak “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul, and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24

  22. Guard the Tongue To Whom we speak “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. Proverbs 20:19

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