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Sins of the Tongue

Sins of the Tongue. “But no man can tame the tongue.  It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8. Sins of the Tongue. “The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven’t thought of yet.” – Ann Landers

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Sins of the Tongue

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  1. Sins of the Tongue “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8

  2. Sins of the Tongue • “The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven’t thought of yet.” – Ann Landers • “By swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach.” – Winston Churchill • “If you think little of a person, you ought to say as little as you think.” – Benjamin Franklin

  3. Sins of the Tongue • “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.” – Psalm 141:3 • “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” – Matt. 12:36-37 • “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” – Colossians 4:6

  4. Sins of the Tongue • Gossip • Conversation involving malicious chatter or rumors about other people. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts. • “I don’t want to gossip, I just wanted to let you know.” • Well, I would say this even in front of them…” • “If it’s true it’s not gossip.”

  5. Sins of the Tongue • Gossip • Proverbs 26:20-22 • Without Wood = Fire Goes Out • Without Charcoal = No Burning Coals • Without a Talebearer = NO GOSSIP Psalm 15:1-3 • Backbiter / Gossip = No Home in Heaven James 1:26 • Christian who Gossips = Religion is Useless

  6. Sins of the Tongue • Gossip • What Can We Do About It? • Avoid It (Prov. 20:19, Matt. 18:15-17) • Mark Them (Rom. 16:17) • “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.” – Prov. 20:19 • “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” – Rom. 16:17

  7. Sins of the Tongue • Grumbling • A complaint or protest that stems from one’s discontent. To utter complaints in a nagging or discontented way.

  8. Sins of the Tongue • Grumbling • 1st Corinthians 10:7-11 • Do Not Worship Idols • Do Not Commit Sexual Immorality • Do Not Tempt Christ • Do Not COMPLAIN Philippians 2:14-15 • Reminder – “Shine as Lights in the World” 1st Peter 4:9 • Do Good Works Without Grumbling

  9. Sins of the Tongue • Grumbling • What Can We Do About It? • Not Grumble About God’s Blessings • Accept Our Blessings with Thanks. (Phil. 4:19) • “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Phil. 4:19

  10. Sins of the Tongue • Filthy Language / Profanity • Lewd, indecent or immodest talk. Characterized by obscenity or indecency; including vulgar words, phrases and sexual innuendos. • To Profane the honor of something sacred, treating it as common. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.

  11. Sins of the Tongue • Filthy Language / Profanity • Colossians 3:8-9 • Filthy Language = “Old Man” Ephesians 4:29 • “Corrupt Words” is the Opposite of Edification Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12 • Do Not Make Common that which is Holy

  12. Sins of the Tongue • Filthy Language / Profanity • What Can We Do About It? • Be Mindful of Our Words (Matt. 5:13-16) • Must Guard Against Euphemisms.

  13. Sins of the Tongue • Angry Words • (Anger) Feeling or expressing annoyance, animosity, or resentment; enraged. Words that are spoken to provoke or enrage another.

  14. Sins of the Tongue • Angry Words • Ephesians 4:26-27 • Even When Angry – Do Not Sin Romans 12:19 • “Do Not Avenge Yourselves” Colossians 3:19 • Can be Directed at Our Spouses

  15. Sins of the Tongue • Angry Words • What Can We Do About It? • Remember James 1:19-20 • “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

  16. Sins of the Tongue “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8

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