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Sermon Outline:
- Verses 1-6: Our Words Have Radical Impact
- Verses 7-8: Our Words are Naturally Bent Toward Evil and Destruction
- Verses 9-12: The Solution is a Renewed Heart
- Verses 13-18: The Outcome of Words that Spring from a New Heart
Sermon Discussion Questions:
- Why should we refuse to believe the lie that our words, even the smallest of communication, can't be harmful?
- What is the difference between the power of our words and the power of God's Words?
- What is the difference between the character of our words and God's Words?
- Is there anyone who no longer has to carefully watch their words?
- How do the examples of the plants and the water help us to see why we need the Work of Jesus on the Cross to rescue us from our own words?
- Can words ever be truly wise if they keep a person from walking like Jesus?
- What motivates the speech of us naturally? What do we want to accomplish by our words and wisdom?
- What motivates the speech of someone who's heart has been renewed by Jesus? What do they want to accomplish by their words and wisdom?
- Since God's commands to His children teach us about Jesus' love toward us, why is it wonderful news that God commands us to pursue peace with our words and wisdom?