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I know that you believe

you understand what

you think I said but

I am not sure you realize

that what you heard

is not what I meant.

Our Tongues for

Good or Evil?

James 3September 23, 2010

I. Sin is sin

II.Taming the tongue

III.Wisdom in speech

Rudder: controls course of ship

The bit allows us to control a horse many times our size.

Such a small thing…

…can do so much damage.

Psalm17:27-28

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding

is even-tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if

he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure;

then peace-loving, considerate,

submissive, full of mercy

and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

James 3:17

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—

think about such things.

T--Is it true?H--Is it helpful?I--Is it inspiring?N--Is it necessary?K--Is it kind?

Alan Redpath

Before You Speak-THINK

Will you choose to use your tongue as an

instrument of good?