1. www.gastoniaevecbs.org

2. I know that you believe
you understand what
you think I said but
I am not sure you realize
that what you heard
is not what I meant.

3. Our Tongues
for
Good or Evil?
James 3
September 23, 2010

4. I. Sin is sin
II.Taming the tongue
III.Wisdom in speech

5. Rudder: controls course of ship

6. The bit allows us to control a horse
many times our size.

8. Such a small thing…
…can do so much damage.

9. Psalm17:27-28
A man of knowledge uses
words with restraint, and
a man of understanding
is even-tempered.
Even a fool is thought wise if
he keeps silent, and discerning
if he holds his tongue.

10. Wisdom that comes
from heaven is
first of all pure;
then peace-loving,
considerate,
submissive, full of
mercy
and good fruit,
impartial and sincere.
James 3:17

11. Whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—
if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—
think about such things.

12.
T--Is it true?
H--Is it helpful?
I--Is it inspiring?
N--Is it necessary?
K--Is it kind?
Alan Redpath
Before You Speak-THINK

13. Will you choose to use
your tongue as an
instrument of good?