Godly Speech vs. Fleshly Speech
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Introduction|
Introduction|
Attention:
Growing up, I can remember my parents buying the rockem sockem robot game. The game is an epic battle of the blue robot vs. the red robot in an intense boxing match. This game provides a perfect picture of our speech. Every day, we have an epic battle that takes place in the arena of our mouth. It is godly speech vs. fleshly speech.
Attention:
Background:
Background:
Solomon is having a heart to heart session with his son to help him know and understand biblical wisdom.
Need Element:
Need Element:
Textual Idea:
We all face the battle of our words. Throughout the day, the average person says around 15,000 words a day, according to a recent research project conducted by Dr. Matthias Mehl. Daily, we communicate with others through our words. The question is, what are we communicating with our words.
Sermon Idea:
Sermon Idea:
Interrogative:
A wise man honors and glorifies God with his speech.
Transition:
Outline|
Outline|
I. Wise Speech vs. Foolish Speech
I. Wise Speech vs. Foolish Speech
A wise man thinks before he speaks while a foolish man speaks without thinking (, ))
A wise man thinks before he speaks while a foolish man speaks without thinking (, ))
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
A fool uttereth all his mind: But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
A wise man knows when to be quiet while a foolish man is never quiet (, )
A wise man knows when to be quiet while a foolish man is never quiet (, )
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
A Wise man speaks with integrity while a foolish man speaks with crookedness ()
A Wise man speaks with integrity while a foolish man speaks with crookedness ()
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
A wise man knows what to say while a foolish man does not know what to say ( and )
A wise man knows what to say while a foolish man does not know what to say ( and )
Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.
A wise man speaks with wisdom while a foolish man speaks with foolishness (, , , ,
A wise man speaks with wisdom while a foolish man speaks with foolishness (, , )
A wise man speaks with wisdom while a foolish man speaks with foolishness (, , )
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
A wise man speaks with wisdom while a foolish man speaks with foolishness (, , , ,
A wise man speaks with wisdom while a foolish man speaks with foolishness (, , , ,
A Wise man speaks with humility while a foolish man speaks with pride ()
A Wise man speaks with humility while a foolish man speaks with pride ()
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Application:
Application:
II. Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
II. Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
Does your speech reveal that you are a wise or foolish person?
Does your speech reveal that you are a wise or foolish person?
I want you to encourage you to embrace wisdom over foolishness!
I want you to encourage you to embrace wisdom over foolishness!
II. Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
II. Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
Hurtful speech affects others while helpful speech influences others ()
Hurtful speech affects others while helpful speech influences others ()
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Hurtful speech stems from an angry heart while helpful speech stems from a loving heart ()
Hurtful speech stems from an angry heart while helpful speech stems from a loving heart ()
The north wind driveth away rain: So doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Hurtful speech stirs up wrath while helpful speech defuses wrath ()
Hurtful speech stirs up wrath while helpful speech defuses wrath ()
A soft answer turneth away wrath: But grievous words stir up anger.
Application:
Application:
Do you help others or hurt them with your words?
Do you help others or hurt them with your words?
You should be an encourager, a supporter, a counselor, and a friend with your words.
You should be an encourager, a supporter, a counselor, and a friend with your words.
III. Honest Speech vs Dishonest Speech
III. Honest Speech vs Dishonest Speech
An honest man speaks the truth while a dishonest speaks lies ()
An honest man speaks the truth while a dishonest speaks lies ()
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: But they that deal truly are his delight.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
An honest man speaks the truth while a dishonest speaks lies ()
An honest man speaks the truth while a dishonest speaks lies ()
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
An Honest man can be trusted with a secret while a dishonest man proclaims a secret ()
An Honest man can be trusted with a secret while a dishonest man proclaims a secret ()
A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Application:
Application:
Are you honest or dishonest in your speech?
Are you honest or dishonest in your speech?
As a follower of Jesus Christ, you need to embrace honesty in every area of life.
As a follower of Jesus Christ, you need to embrace honesty in every area of life.
IV. Righteous Speech vs. Unrighteous Speech
IV. Righteous Speech vs. Unrighteous Speech
A righteous man speaks life while an unrighteous man speaks death (, )
A righteous man speaks life while an unrighteous man speaks death (, )
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The lips of the righteous feed many: But fools die for want of wisdom.
The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: And in his lips there is as a burning fire.
A righteous man has delightful speech while an unrighteous man has destructive speech (, )
A righteous man has delightful speech while an unrighteous man has destructive speech (, )
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
A righteous man speaks truth while a foolish man speaks lies ()
A righteous man speaks truth while a foolish man speaks lies ()
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit.
A righteous man knows what to say while an unrighteous man without regard or reservation ()
A righteous man knows what to say while an unrighteous man without regard or reservation ()
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Application:
Application:
Does your speech reveal a life of righteousness?
Does your speech reveal a life of righteousness?
As a follower of Christ, you need to embrace the righteousness of Christ in your tone, words, and conversations with others.
As a follower of Christ, you need to embrace the righteousness of Christ in your tone, words, and conversations with others.
Conclusion|
Conclusion|
Reiteration:
Our words can be: 1) righteous or unrighteous; 2) wise or foolish; 3) helpful or hurtful; and 4) honest or dishonest.
Reiteration
Action:
We need to use our words wisely. I want to think about these three questions before you make any statement to someone:
Are my words going to glorify or dishonor God?
Are my words going to tear others down or build them up?
Are my words going to honest/ truthful or dishonest/false?
Are my words going to reveal my relationship with Christ or
Appeal:
Would you allow Christ to change what you say, when you say it, and how you say it?