Greg Laurie Podcast Talk This Way | How to Prevent Using Hurtful Words
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Mar 28, 2025 Words hold incredible power and can deeply impact our relationships. The discussion centers on controlling our speech and the dangers of careless words, as explored in the book of James. Listeners learn the T-H-I-N-K framework for mindful communication, emphasizing Truth, Helpfulness, Inspiration, Necessity, and Kindness. Personal stories highlight the transformative effect of uplifting words. Additionally, there's a nod to the historical significance of King David, intertwining themes of faith and modern principles.
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Near Forest Fire from Ashes
- Greg Laurie tells a personal story about nearly causing a forest fire by throwing a bucket of burning embers onto dry leaves.
- This incident illustrates the destructive power small sparks—and by analogy, careless words—can have.
Tongue's Power and Danger
- The tongue is a small but powerful part of the body that can corrupt and set a life on fire.
- It is restless, evil, and full of deadly poison, and it is set on fire by hell itself, making it untamable by human effort.
Words Reveal Spiritual Maturity
- What a person says reveals their spiritual maturity and character.
- Our words flow from the heart, and transformed lives by Jesus will reflect changed speech.