BIG IDEA
Our words, matter.
KEY VERSES
James 3:5
“5 The tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.”
Matthew 5:11
“11 What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
Matthew 15:18-19
“18 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.
Luke 6:45
“45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
GROUP QUESTIONS
What stood out to you from the message today?
When was a time when someone’s words impacted you? (Good or Bad)
What makes controlling what we say so difficult?
Read James 3:5. What does this verse show us about the power of what we say? Does it change your perspective at all?
Jacob talked about how listening to God in prayer is the only way to begin to control our tongues. We usually think about prayer as talking. How do we listen to God in prayer?