Controlling The Tongue: Importance and Responsibilities
The power of the tongue is explored through teachings on responsibility, potential for good and evil, and the untameable nature of speech. Lessons on being prepared as teachers and the impact of our words are emphasized, urging self-control and wisdom. From the great responsibility of teaching to the inconsistencies and consequences of our speech, this content highlights the significance of controlling the tongue for positive influence and spiritual growth.
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Written to Jewish Christians scattered about A right strawy epistle Martin Luther
From Faith on Fire to Forest Fires and Big Boats Controlling The Tongue Important for 5 reasons 1) 3:1-2, The Great Responsibility we have as Teachers 2) 3:3-5a, The Power of the Tongue 3) 3:5b-6, The Tongue s Potential for Evil 4) 3:7-8, the Tongue s Untameable Nature 5) 3:9-12, The Tongue s Inconsistencies
A Teachers Responsibility Matt 28:18-20, Heb 5:12, Eph 4:11, Acts 8:1-4 Do not become teachers for the wrong motivation Matt 20:20-23, Luke 14:7-11 Do not become teachers without being prepared 1st Tim 1:7, 2nd Tim 2:2, 3rd John verse 4
The Power of the Tongue Prov 18:21 Death and Life are in the power of the tongue Mark 4:36-41 Peace be Still
The Tongues Potential for Evil (A Forest Fire) Verse 6 ... And sets on fire the course of nature ... Sins Against God Exodus 20:7, Romans 3:10,14 Sins Against Others Prov 12:22, Prov 19:5, Prov 16:27 Sins Against Ourselves Prov 15:1, Eph 4:29, Prov 10:19
The Tongues Untameable Nature Proverbs 31:26 (the Godly woman) She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue Matthew 19:26 ... But with God all things are possible.
The Inconsistencies of the Tongue Salt Water versus Fresh Blessings versus Cursings We are made in God s Image (firstfruits) SATAN WANTS US TO BECOME SOMEONE DIFFERENT WHEN WE LEAVE THE BUILDING GOD WANTS US TO DRAW CLOSE TO HIM AND PRAY FOR SELF-CONTROL PSALM 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.
