Discipline of the Tongue
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· 14 views“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not Bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless” (James 1.26). The true test of a man spirituality it’s not his ability to speak but his ability to bridle his tongue! Offer to God on the altar, the tongue has awesome power for good. There must be an ongoing prayerfulness how to resolve to discipline ourselves:” who keeps the tongue doth keep his soul.”
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Food for thought…
Food for thought…
Jas 1.26, 3.3-5; Mk 9.48; Pr 26.28, 26.28; Eph 5.4; Heb 13.15; Mt 12.33-34; Lk 18.11
Jas 1.26, 3.3-5; Mk 9.48; Pr 26.28, 26.28; Eph 5.4; Heb 13.15; Mt 12.33-34; Lk 18.11
Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Did it work? How has God helped you in this area?
“Lives have been elevated and lives have been cast down like human speech. “Goodness has flowed like a sweet river from our mouth, and so has a cesspool.”
• In what ways have the words of others helped you… hurt you?
• Which image for the tongue in speaks most pointedly to you? How have you tried to tame your tongue? Did it work? How has God helped you in this area?
• Which image for the tongue in speaks most pointedly to you? How have you tried to tame your tongue? Did it work? How has God helped you in this area?
• Do you personally fight attempting to indulge in gossip (beware of calling it by some benign name)? Why do you enjoy talking behind someone’s back? How do you feel afterwards? What kind of talk should replace gossip?
• Do you ever find yourself expressing sinful flattery? What do you hope to gain? What kind of talk should replace flattery? What exhortation concerning our words do we find in ? Again, identify your motives for such talk and the proper replacement(s).
• Is it possible to even sin during prayer (see Luke 18.11)? Do you ever do this? Why? How do you see yourself… others… God at such a time?
Application/Response
Application/Response
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Whose hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein:
And he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it;
And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
What did God speak to you about most specifically and most powerfully as you study these scriptures? Speak to him about it right now!
Think about it
Think about it
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
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In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said,
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts:
The whole earth is full of his glory.
And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
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But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
2 Cor 7.5-11
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Is 6.1-8
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Eph 4.15
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Pr 16.28
17.9
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26.20-25
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28
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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
17.9
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out:
So where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire;
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Burning lips and a wicked heart
Are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips,
And layeth up deceit within him;
When he speaketh fair, believe him not:
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
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A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it;
And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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Food for thought…
Food for thought…
“Lives have been elevated and lives have been cast down like human speech. “Goodness has flowed like a sweet river from our mouth, and so has a cesspool.”
“Lives have been elevated and lives have been cast down like human speech. “Goodness has flowed like a sweet river from our mouth, and so has a cesspool.” • In what ways have the words of others helped you… hurt you? • Which image for the tongue in James 3 speaks most pointedly to you? How have you tried to tame your tongue? Did it work? How has God helped you in this area? • Do you personally fight attempting to indulge in gossip (beware of calling it by some benign name)? Why do you enjoy talking behind someone’s back? How do you feel afterwards? What kind of talk should replace gossip? • Do you ever find yourself expressing sinful flattery? What do you hope to gain? What kind of talk should replace flattery? What exhortation concerning our words do we find in James 4. 11? Again, identify your motives for such talk and the proper replacement(s). • Is it possible to even sin during prayer (see Luke 18.11)? Do you ever do this? Why? How do you see yourself… others… God at such a time?
• In what ways have the words of others helped you… hurt you?
Other peoples words to me- have been a source of Encouragement, confidence; insight(blindspots);
my words- have revealed my heart, lack of understanding and i
• Which image for the tongue in speaks most pointedly to you? How have you tried to tame your tongue? Did it work? How has God helped you in this area?
• Do you personally fight attempting to indulge in gossip (beware of calling it by some benign name)? Why do you enjoy talking behind someone’s back? How do you feel afterwards? What kind of talk should replace gossip?
• Do you ever find yourself expressing sinful flattery? What do you hope to gain? What kind of talk should replace flattery? What exhortation concerning our words do we find in ? Again, identify your motives for such talk and the proper replacement(s).
• Is it possible to even sin during prayer (see Luke 18.11)? Do you ever do this? Why? How do you see yourself… others… God at such a time?
Application/Response
Application/Response
Application/Response
What did God speak to you about most specifically and most powerfully as you study these scriptures? Speak to him about it right now!
What did God speak to you about most specifically and most powerfully as you study these scriptures? Speak to him about it right now!
Think about it!
Think about it!
Jot down a brief thought about the tongue from each of the following passages, then summarize them all in a short paragraph.
Jot down a brief thought about the tongue from each of the following passages, then summarize them all in a short paragraph: 2 Cor 7.5-11; Is 6.1-8; Eph 4.15; Pr 16.28, 17.9, 26.20-25, 28.
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
“Lives have been elevated and lives have been cast down like human speech. “Goodness has flowed like a sweet river from our mouth, and so has a cesspool.” • In what ways have the words of others helped you… hurt you? • Which image for the tongue in James 3 speaks most pointedly to you? How have you tried to tame your tongue? Did it work? How has God helped you in this area? • Do you personally fight attempting to indulge in gossip (beware of calling it by some benign name)? Why do you enjoy talking behind someone’s back? How do you feel afterwards? What kind of talk should replace gossip? • Do you ever find yourself expressing sinful flattery? What do you hope to gain? What kind of talk should replace flattery? What exhortation concerning our words do we find in James 4. 11? Again, identify your motives for such talk and the proper replacement(s). • Is it possible to even sin during prayer (see Luke 18.11)? Do you ever do this? Why? How do you see yourself… others… God at such a time?
Application/Response
What did God speak to you about most specifically and most powerfully as you study these scriptures? Speak to him about it right now!
Think about it!
Jot down a brief thought about the tongue from each of the following passages, then summarize them all in a short paragraph: 2 Cor 7.5-11; Is 6.1-8; Eph 4.15; Pr 16.28, 17.9, 26.20-25, 28.
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said,
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts:
The whole earth is full of his glory.
And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
A froward man soweth strife:
And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
, , , .
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
, , .
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out:
So where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire;
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Burning lips and a wicked heart
Are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips,
And layeth up deceit within him;
When he speaketh fair, believe him not:
For there are seven abominations in his heart.
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it;
And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Pr , .
Think about it!
Think about it!
Jot down a brief thought about the tongue from each of the following passages, then summarize them all in a short paragraph:
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
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But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
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