Or have you have been on the receiving end of a biting or thoughtless comment, and have felt wounded or slandered. Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. The following bible verses are a few of many that address the power of words and your responsibility for what you speak. Here he employs some of the fiercest language in the book. Anyone anywhere in the world with an internet connection will be able to use and print out the net bible without cost for personal study. Satan uses the tongue to divide people and pit them against one another. This topic is especially pertinent for teens since they can easily become tempted to gossip with friends. Sunshyne is a licensed clinical therapist specializing in christian counseling.
A biblical study on taming the tongue is a study geared toward kids ages 3 and up that can be done with parents or for older kids, on their own. I read that the average person speaks 11,000,000 words a year. The concept of taming the tongue is found in james 3 where god declares, through the apostle james, that no one can tame the tongue james 3. Have you ever said something that you wish you had not. In the bible, james talks about how difficult it is to tame the tongue. James continues, saying that although many birds and reptiles have been tamed, no one can tame the tongue james 3. The first chapter of james is a great opportunity to teach your kids about thinking before speaking and doing. He should be able to control his entire body 1 cor 9. One of the most important things we can discuss as believers is the power of the tongue, or that is the power of our words. The letter of james by francis dixon scripture portion. James writes some very discouraging words about the difficulty in controlling negative things from coming out of our mouths. Transforming the tongue begins with a change in the heart. There are so many different churches to choose from today. Ultimately, an evil tongue is the tool of an evil heart.
Bible study taming the tongue popular christian videos a brief look at some of the things god has to say concerning the words that we speak and controlling our tongue. Study 6 the right and wrong use of the tongue words of. What difficult thing can a person do if he can control his tongue. Only with gods help, do we have any hope of taming the tongue. In the bible, god describes the tongue in at least eight different ways. I got help from the new testament writer james, who calls the tongue a fire, a world of iniquity, a restless evil full of deadly poison james 3. How is a tongue like a horses bit or a ships rudder 3. In addition, anyone who wants to share the bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others. A biblical study on taming the tongue will help you as parents teach your kids what the bible has to say about how we speak. A reasonable conclusion is that what we say affects how we think. This is a complete taming the tongue sunday school lesson that you can use at your church this year.
U ntil recently, we were pretty much in the dark about the human body. Kids will be challenged to use their words to help others rather than to hurt them. And james leaves it at thatwithout a howto formula. We need gods spirit in our hearts, changing us from the inside out, in order to help us think and say things which will build each other up. Jesus said, but what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man. Someone else referred to the tongue as the twoounce beast.
Introduction i came across a statistic that shocked me. Lets plunge into our study of the bible and learn more about it has to teach us about our. Man is a spirit who has a soul and lives in a body. If your kids struggle with being bossy, being unkind to their siblings or just simply having selfcontrol over their speech, this brand new resource is. Gods exquisite garden taming the tongue print version the scripture has much to say about taming the tongue, or controlling our speech. First, in order to tame the tongue we must have a desire to tame the tongue. Taming the lying tonguetaming the critical tonguetaming the gossiping tonguetaming the complaining tonguetaming the retaliating tonguetaming the doubting. Words have brought about great victories and great defeats. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.
James follows up his practical guidance about listening see james 1. In this expository sermon outline entitled taming the tongue, we look at james 3. Get ready to explore the meaning of this phrase as we continue our bible study and learn about word pictures. The lengthy discussion about the tongue in this chapter is both convicting and illuminating. In james 3 lets learn what the writer and the hero of. Home group study book of james practical advice on living the life lesson one james 1. What our tongue says lets people know what we really are. Who hasnt gotten tangled in the tongue trap at one time or another. The weight for a male is about 70 grams, for a female, 60 grams. The tongue is a world of evil, which adversely impacts the rest of our bodies. A comparison of men and animals will reveal numerous similarities in anatomy and even in the ability to exhibit emotions.
Certified behavioral consultant deborah smith pegues takes you to the scriptures in six engaging sessions. Jan 05, 2011 i got help from the new testament writer james, who calls the tongue a fire, a world of iniquity, a restless evil full of deadly poison james 3. Remember the saying many of us used as kids, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. When gods people go through personal trials, they discover what kind of faith they really possess. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble. Two of the ten commandments refer to sins of the tongue. Our mouth is a small part of the body, but it has great power over our lives. Clearly, our tongue is a very important part of living a life in accord with gods will. The ability to master our words is both a metric for and a mark of spiritual maturity. It was the late canon guy king who used to say that the subject expounded in james 3. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature. Bible study taming the tongue popular christian videos. The tongue is without doubt the most difficult member of the body to control.
Taming the tongue by fca resources october 2, 2007 this is an article to help a sport chaplain or sport mentor to deal with the issue of cursing and vulgar language among hisher coaches and players. If your kids struggle with being bossy, being unkind to their siblings or just simply having selfcontrol over their speech, this brand new resource is perfect for your family. Sunshyne, who has guest written for this site before, offers several free online bible studies including how to take every thought captive and taming the tongue. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Some of us are living with the scars of the hurtful words of others. I think it is clear how important it is for us to tame the tongue. Lets open our bibles as we study gods word tonight to the third chapter of james, the third chapter of james. Free bible lessons,taming the tongue login or register for tests, newsletters and community. Taming the tongue the scripture has much to say about taming the tongue, or controlling our speech.
While james seemed to indicate that no one can tame the tongue jam. My beloved brothers and sweet sisters, control your tongue or it will control you. Prayer o god, your word to us is the good news of jesus christ. Yet too often our words to others are not good news.
This illustrates the power of the tongue to control our. This topic is especially pertinent for teens since they can easily become tempted to. The bible reminds us that life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Knowing the bible, as the series title indicates, was created to help readers know and understand the meaning, the message, and the god of the bible. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity. Lesson plan for taming the tongue november 10, 2014 1. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check 3 when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can. It is the thing that makes us to be in his image and his likeness and separates us from the animal kingdom. Who doesnt want to make a more positive impact with their words. Memorizing and meditating on how can i use scripture to help tame my tongue. Childrens church lesson taming the tongue childrens.
Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check 3 when we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn. How we handle the tongue is a great indicator of our hearts before god. Of the seven things god hates, three have to do with. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. To tame the tongue, we must recognize that its inconsistencies are rooted in its source 3.
Chuck swindoll called the tongue a twoounce slab of trouble. Series 43 study 6 the right and wrong use of the tongue. The power to give hope and the power to discourage. Each volume in the series consists of 12 units that progressively take the reader through a clear, concise study. Lessons on taming the tongue for teens by michelle watson. Lets plunge into our study of the bible and learn more about it has to teach us about our words. Small instruments are able to control large bodies or vessels.
The purpose of this study is to educate the believer in the pitfalls of a loose tongue. It will either defuse or kindle its course of action. Aesop shares a helpful fable to illustrate this point. Taming the christian tongue, and why by angus mac killop. Taming the tongue about this expository sermon outline. Prepare questions and activities that will teach youth valuable lessons about selfcontrol. The second response is to embrace christ as our wisdom. Words can soothe and reassure, or poison and contaminate. Study 6 the right and wrong use of the tongue words of life. Lets understand as we study the power of the tongue that the ability to speak is a godlike characteristic that men are endowed with by the creator.
It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison, but there is hope. The following is a simple plan for taming our tongues through the transformation of our hearts. While youre doing that, just tell you a little personal incident that occurred in my. The tongue, james tells us, is a fire, ignited by hell itself. Childrens church lesson taming the tongue childrens ministry deals christmas coloring sheets christian new year this childrens church lesson on taming the tongue will help kids will learn that words have the power to build up or tear down. An unbridled tongue though small can destroy the life of a believer. If the tongue could be controlled, we could control the whole body. James personifies the tongue and the mouth as representatives of the depravity and wretchedness of the inner person.
After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, slow to wrath. This is somewhat confusing, but what follows seems to explain it. In this new series on taming the tongue we will consider the power of words. The last part of verse 6 is very difficult for translators, but the sense of it is relatively simple. However, its potential for evil is so great god saw fit to imprison it behind a double jailer. Home group study book of james practical advice on living. The tongue is small but powerful and secondly, the tongue is small but dangerous vv. Taming the tongue a free bible study free bible study. How to tame the tongue billy graham evangelistic association. James compares the damage the tongue can do to a raging fire the tongues wickedness has its source in hell itself. The theme of james chapter three is taming the tongue and receiving wisdom from above. To tame this terrible tongue, you must daily walk in the spirit, taking every thought captive to the obedience of christ.
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