The Gift Of Encouragment
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James says the tongue is…
a fire
a world of unrighteousness
no human can tame the tongue
it is a restless evil full of poison
Mark Twain said “I can live a month on a good compliment” and “Encouragement is oxygen to the soul”
words are free but POWERFUL..
George Truett was a tremendously effective pastor for decades in Texas.
His heart was broken when he accidentally killed his best friend while they were on a hunting trip.
His daughter said that she never heard him laugh after that day.
Truett had a radio program, and each day when it came to a close he would say, “Be good to everybody, because everybody is having a tough time.”
Because he knew personally what a heavy burden people could be carrying, he encouraged compassion toward them.
Death And Life Are In the Power Of The Tongue
Death And Life Are In the Power Of The Tongue
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
speaking life is inspiring and encouraging with the truth.
INSPIRE - Latin word meaning
to breathe into or blow into;
spire means spirit
ENCOURAGEMENT - en means “put in”… courage means boldness, heart.
God brought creation into existence with four words, let there be light
Creation was formed by the Word Of God. Hebrews 11:3
Our words are meant to impart grace to the hearer. Ephesians 4:29
Our speech seasoned with grace and salt will show us how to answer each person Col. 4:6
The Goal Posts - Truth And Love
The Goal Posts - Truth And Love
speaking life isn't lying.
speaking life is inspiring and encouraging with the truth.
17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
Truth = instruction that protects people and sets them free.
The Goal posts - TRUTH & LOVE
Not so much love that we sacrifice instruction in righteousness. 2 Tim 3:16
Not so much instruction that we provoke. Eph 6:4
He wasnt told no.
The Playbook - Love Sandwich
The Playbook - Love Sandwich
The Love Sandwich in action- affirmation, instruction, and encouragement.
talking someone into life, the spirit, boldness and heart
Churches of Revelation Revelation 2 and 3
AFFIRMATION- I know your works……
INSTRUCTION - He who has ears to hear, let him hear…
Instruction - you abandoned your first love, don’t fear testing and tribulation, you have put stumbling blocks before people, you tolerate Jezebel, repent and wake up, you are lukewarm,
ENCOURAGEMENT - He who overcomes…
speaking life is inspiring and encouraging with the truth.
Paradise, unharmed by second death, receive hidden manna, authority over nations, confess his name before the Father, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, grant him to sit on my throne
The Goal - Inspiring And Encouraging With Truth
The Goal - Inspiring And Encouraging With Truth
speaking life is inspiring and encouraging with the truth.
Marvin Pipkin was given the impossible task of coating the inside of a light bulb. Nobody told him it was impossible so he did it. In 1927 he saved light bulb users 10,000,000
20 a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;
weakness that he can't use
Dying light he can't fan into flame
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Find one person and encourage them.