Message slides for 3/20/2011

1. followingJESUS
Should following Jesus effect the words I use?
Should following Jesus change what I talk about?
Why’s my speech such a big deal?

3. No one can
completely
control their
words

4. followingJESUS
Should following Jesus effect the words I use?
Should following Jesus change what I talk about?
Why’s my speech such a big deal?

5. “We all make
mistakes. If
anyone can
control his
tongue, it proves
that he has
perfect control
over himself in
every way.”

6. followingJESUS
Should following Jesus effect the words I use?
Should following Jesus change what I talk about?
Why’s my speech such a big deal?

7. Take every
thought captive
and make it
obedient to
Christ.

8. We all struggle
with the same
things in our
speech

9. followingJESUS
Should following Jesus effect the words I use?
Should following Jesus change what I talk about?
Why’s my speech such a big deal?

10. What does
Jesus say about
our speech?

11. What does Jesus say
about our speech?
• “How terrible for you,
teachers of the law and
Pharisees! You are
hypocrites! You are like
tombs that are painted
white. Outside, those tombs
look fine, but inside, they are
full

12. What does Jesus say
about our speech?
of the bones of dead
people and all kinds of
unclean things. It is the
same with you. People look
at you and think you are
good, but on the inside you
are full of hypocrisy and
evil.”
Matthew 23:27-28

13. “Don’t let anyone
look down on
you . . . but set an
example in
speech . . .”
1 Timothy 4:12

14. “Evil words
divide friends.
Gossip separates
close friends.”
Proverbs 16:28

15. “Even a fool
appears
wise if he
keeps quiet.”
Proverbs
17:28

16. The “4:29 Rule”
“Don’t let any
unwholesome talk
come out of your
mouth, but only that
which will build
others up.”
Ephesians 4:29

17. Quick Tips
Don’t say anything about anyone that you
wouldn’t say to their face.
Refuse to listen to gossip.
Remember your words can be like a fire.