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James may be the most relevant NT book for the church of the 21st century, especially the Western churches of our day. As believers, we continue to see how the tongue can veer out of control in forms of pride, anger, deceit, and dishonesty. Yet with the same mouth, we can edify the Lord and encourage others. Today, we communicate or speak in the forms of forms social media, text messing, and written communication as well. With the tongue, we bless our Lord and Father in church or private prayer. Moments later believers may curse people, all of whom have been made in the likeness of God (Gn 1: 26-27; 9: 6). James reminds us that we must tame our tongue. He echoes Jesus' words "But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man." Matt 15:18 (HCSB). Our words affect everything and everyone. Our words must be True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind.

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Power Of Words- The tongue is an extremely powerful object.

I. Introduction

a. Communication the power of words

b. The tongue is an extremely powerful object.

c. James wanted his audience to tame their tongue so did he want to Think before they speak?

Introduction of the author, the occasion, and date

a. Several James’ in the Bible who wrote the epistle

b. When was the epistle written

c. The occasion for the letter

II. Illustration

III. Words can be explosive like dynamite used to destroy or used to edify and encourage.

A. Controlled control tongue.

a. The bridle or bit

b. The rudder

B. Out of control tongue is like a fire out of bounds.

IV. How to control our tongue?

V. T - is it true? H - is it helpful? I - is it inspiring? N - is it necessary? K - is it kind?

VI. Prov. 4:20-22

a. Attend to the Word

b. Listen to his word.

c. Keep the word close to your heart

d. Benefits of the word life and healing

VII. God directs us on what to do then He shows us what this looks link for Christians

a. 📷The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control (Galatians 5:22–23)

b. Put away some things. (col 3:7-8)

c. Seasoned words (Col 4:6)

d. Our tongues belong to God. (Romans 6:13)

e. We do have the power to tame the tongue only the Holy Spirit can.

f. Set a guard over my mouth (Psalm 141:3).

VIII. James gives his audience a warnings

IX. Conclusion

a. THINK - Are our words True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind

X. Prayer

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