Word Pitfalls Avoiding common pitfalls in our speech requires constant vigilance and consistent prayer Word Pitfalls Excessive speech 1019 1728 Godly Words When words abound transgression is inevitable but the one who restrains his words is wise ID: 491786
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Avoiding common pitfalls in our speech requires constant vigilance and consistent prayer. Slide3
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Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).Slide4
Godly Words
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Proverbs 10:19Slide5
Godly Words
Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
Proverbs 17:28Slide6
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Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).
Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).Slide7
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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person
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s innermost being.
Proverbs 18:8Slide8
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A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
Proverbs 16:28Slide9
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For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Proverbs 26:20Slide10
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Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).
Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).
Careless humor (26:18).Slide11
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Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows is a person who deceives his neighbor and says,
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Was I not only joking
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Proverbs 26:18Slide12
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Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).
Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).
Careless humor (26:18).
Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15).Slide13
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18Slide14
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A fool
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s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 18:6Slide15
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Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting and strife.
Proverbs 17:1Slide16
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A continual dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike.
Proverbs 27:15Slide17
Word Pitfalls
Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).
Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).
Careless humor (26:18).
Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15).
Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34).Slide18
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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:1-2Slide19
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Although [God] is scornful to the arrogant scoffer, yet He shows favor to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34Slide20
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Excessive speech (10:19; 17:28).
Gossip (18:8; 16:28; 26:20).
Careless humor (26:18).
Arguing and Complaining (12:18; 18:6; 17:1; 27:15).
Bragging (27:1-2; 3:34).Slide21
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Keep a speech journal this week.
What patterns of speech are good? What patterns need to change?
Pray for help!Slide22
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