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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|
I. Wise Speech vs. Foolish Speech
A wise man thinks before he speaks while a foolish man speaks without thinking (, ))
A wise man knows when to be quiet while a foolish man is never quiet (, )
A Wise man speaks with integrity while a foolish man speaks with crookedness ()
A wise man knows what to say while a foolish man does not know what to say ( and )
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 (, , , ,
A Wise man speaks with humility while a foolish man speaks with pride ()
Application:
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Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
Does your speech reveal that you are a wise or foolish person?
I want you to encourage you to embrace wisdom over foolishness!
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Helpful Speech vs. Hurtful Speech
Hurtful speech affects others while helpful speech influences others ()
Hurtful speech stems from an angry heart while helpful speech stems from a loving heart ()
Hurtful speech stirs up wrath while helpful speech defuses wrath ()
Application:
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.
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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 ()
An Honest man can be trusted with a secret while a dishonest man proclaims a secret ()
Application:
Are you honest or dishonest in your speech?
As a follower of Jesus Christ, you need to embrace honesty in every area of life.
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Righteous Speech vs. Unrighteous Speech
A righteous man speaks life while an unrighteous man speaks death (, )
A righteous man has delightful speech while an unrighteous man has destructive speech (, )
A righteous man speaks truth while a foolish man speaks lies ()
A righteous man knows what to say while an unrighteous man without regard or reservation ()
Application:
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.
Conclusion|
Reiteration:
Our words can be: 1) righteous or unrighteous; 2) wise or foolish; 3) helpful or hurtful; and 4) honest or dishonest.
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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?
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