Our Tongue will exert constructive influence:
This will take place when we speak the truth Eph 4:15; Mt 5:37; Dt 23:23; Ex 20:16; Pr 12:17
When we make edifying remarks Eph 4:29; Col 3:16; Pro 10:21; Pro 15:4; Pro 15:30
When we communicate blessing Pro 16:24; Job 16:5; Isa 50:4; Pro 12:25; 1 Cor 4:12
When our speech is to the glory of God Ps 109:30; Ps 71:15; Ps 35:28; Ps 40:10; Ps 119:172; Ps 66:17
When our words further relationships Pro 12:18; Pro 12:6; Pro 14:25; Ecc 10:12
God judges the use of the tongue
He knows all our words Ps 139:4
He knows the heart attitude behind them Jer 17:10; Ps 139:1-3
Our words will be judged Mt 12:36 + 37, Ps 64:8
God’s help is needed to bridle the tongue
We are exhorted by the Word of God Jas 1:26; Ecc 5:2 + 6; Col 3:8)
We are unable to do so in our own strength Jas 3:8
We need divine assistance Ps 141:3; Ps 51:15;Ps 120:2)
A godly person controls their tongue Job 2:10; Ps 17:3; Pro 15:28
The example of the Lord Jesus
He spoke the truth John 8:45; 1 Pet 2:22
He spoke with grace Luke 4:22
He spoke with consideration John 4:16-18
He spoke with compassion Luke 7:13
He spoke with gentleness John 8:10-11; Mark 10:38
He spoke with tenderness John 21:15-17; Luke 10:41-42
He knew when not to speak 1 Peter 2:23; Matthew 27:14
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