1. The allure of the tongue a) The itch to teach b) The need for teachers * God calls some in particular to teach in the church * God requires every on to teach in some way c) The need for restraint * Teaching brings its own responsibility, and accountability * "We all stumble in many things..." * Our speech is the last stronghold in our ongoing sanctification
2. The power of the tongue a) From little things, big things grow * Bits in horses mouths * Rudders on ships b) From little things, big things are destroyed * A fire out of control * An untameable beast
3. The control of the tongue a) An untamed tongue poisons relationships * An untamed tongue poisons our relationships with others... - Proverbs 10:18 ...by slander - Proverbs 25:23 ...by back-biting - Proverbs 26:20,22 ...by gossip - Proverbs 26:28a ...by lies - Proverbs 26:28b... by flattery - Proverbs 12:18a... by sarcasm - Proverbs 15:1b ...by stirring up trouble * An untamed tongue poisons relationships with God b) A tongue under control is a well of life * Proverbs 10:11 - "The mouth of the righteous is a well of life..." - Hebrews 13:15 ...to speak praise and thanksgiving - Ephesians 6:19 ...to share the gospel - Hebrews 3:13 ...to encourage others - Galatians 6:1, James 5:19-20 ...to correct others, where it is necessary - Proverbs 15:1 ...to calm things down, rather than stir up strife
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