“Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God’s holiness and sovereignty… acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours” (J. I. Packer).The wise nourish others with their speech and seek genuine relationships with the poor. To…
Seven Modern Sins:1. Politics without principles2. Pleasures without conscience3. Wealth without work4. Knowledge without character5. Industry without morality6. Science without humanity7. Worship without sacrifice (Canon Frederic Donaldson). Proverbs 17 explains how righteous speech produces blessings in all areas of life. Righteousness Produces Holistic RichesRighteous character and wisdom trumps riches and strife because they produce…
The heart of an individual controls the character of their speech. A wise person will have speech that edifies others. A foolish person will have speech that tears down others. The control of the tongue is greatest mark of spiritual maturity. Character of wise speech: 1. Gentle answer turns away wrath2. Makes knowledge…
The world needs men and women……. a.. who cannot be bought; b.. whose word is their bond; c.. who put character above wealth; d.. who possess opinions and a will; e.. who are larger than their vocations; f.. who do not hesitate to take chances; g.. who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;…
Words can hurt. Unkind remarks cut like a sword. It’s easy to lose confidence when people make you look bad. Guilt causes you to question whether your actions made people respond in hurtful ways towards you. God doesn’t leave you defenseless, but always available to help. Description of EnemiesLeaders or judges on earth with unrighteous…
Evil speech destroys like a fire (James 3:5-6). It causes you to be distracted, disturbed and distraught. I lost confidence when a boss constantly criticized my work. When trusted friends stabbed me behind my back, I felt my whole world crashing in on me. In these hurtful times, you need an anchor. Psalm 55 details…