Sticks and Stones—by Jacques Genis
September 19, 2022
Sermon summary:
Matthew 12:34–37 We will be condemned or acquitted by our words. We will have to give account for every careless words we speak.
*Words reveal who we are in our hearts and character.
*Life is a string of unguarded moments where what's stored in our hearts.
Why don't we pay more attention?
*We under-estimate the impact of what we say.
James 3:2 We all stumble in our ways. Sometimes we will make mistakes, so don't judge someone else.
Proverbs 17:21 It has the power of life and death. Make an effort to create life in others.
Three things your words need to be:
- Cautious. Prov 28:20 not reckless. Think before speaking. We mean well, but sometimes the best form of encouragement is to say nothing at all. Pull up the handbrake (pray first before you speak; ask if it needs to said?).
- Honest. We are lied to between 10—200 times a day. Prov 12:17; Prov 16:13 Eph 4:25 Be truthful with who you are. There is a difference between what is true and truthful. Be honest with each other.
- Beneficial. Ephesians 4:29 Only what is helpful for building others up. Spur people on towards greater respect/love/good deeds.
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