The Danger of Our Tongues

Can you think of the last time you were hurt by someone else’s words? Every single one of us has been on the receiving end of hurtful words. As we continue our series, Sticks & Stones, Scott Kedersha teaches us about the tongue by teaching through James chapter 3.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- The phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” is a horrendous lie. Words are extremely dangerous and can cause lifelong damage.

- No one is perfect in their words...we all stumble, every single one of us.

- The tongue is powerful.

- The tongue is a small part of the body that has an abnormal influence relative to its size.

- The tongue is destructive.

- Our words—while they might seem like a small spark—can start a dangerous fire that can burn for a lifetime in someone’s memory.

- The tongue is revealing.

- The tongue reveals who we really are. It shows what is in our hearts.

- What kind of words come out of your mouth? What do they reveal about who you are?

- While the tongue is powerful, revealing, and destructive, it can also encourage and build others up! As Christians, we can and should use it for good.

- When is the last time you went out of your way to encourage someone with your words?

MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

- Suggested Scripture study: James 3:1-12; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Ephesians 4:29

- Sermon: The Weight of Our Words