TITLE: Proper Uses of the Tongue
TEXT: Proverbs
25:11
PROPOSITION: The tongue has many good uses.
QUESTION:
How?
KEY WORD: Purposes
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
Colossians 4:6 – speak with grace, seasoned with salt
Proverbs 25:11 – Apples of gold in pictures of silver
Our words should be considerate, thoughtful, and helpful
A Word Fitly Spoken is a tongue that:
Speaks Truth
All other categories are affected by this one
If it not truth – can't praise or edify
Truth is essential
Fellowship with God – Psalm 15:1-2
Righteous / Eternal – Proverbs 12:17, 19
Acceptable – Ecclesiastes – 12:10
Demanded – Ephesians 4:15
Utters Praise
Occurs anytime – Psalm 34:1
Example praise gives – Psalm 40:3
Daily – Psalm 71:8
Among the people of God – Psalm 109:30
Salvation is contingent upon praise – Psalm 50:23; Psalm 145; Hebrews 13:5
Reflects Good Judgment – We do this by:
Bridling the tongue
Psalm 39:1
Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs 17:27-28
Psalm 141:3
Proverbs 29:11
James 1:26
Speaking wisely
Psalm 37:30
Proverbs 10:13
James 3:13
Edifies
Psalm 77:12
Psalm 119:172
Proverbs 10:20-21
Proverbs 16:24
Ephesians 4:29
Conclusion
Let us speak the truth with our neighbor
Use your tongue for good – not evil (tonight's lesson)