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Our Speech Often Doesn’t Match Our Claims

Our speech often reveals our true beliefs and values. This article explores how our speech may betray our claims of faith and the importance of using the Bible as our infallible guide in all areas of life, including the Lord's church, home, family, and personal godliness.

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Our Speech Often Doesn’t Match Our Claims

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  1. Our Speech Often Doesn’t Match Our Claims Peter claimed he didn’t know the Lord - Yet his speech betrayed him (Matt. 26:73) “And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.” • His speech = his accent (Mark 14:70; Luke 22:59) • His claim & his speech didn’t match

  2. Our Speech Often Doesn’t Match Our Claims • Peter claimed he didn’t know the Lord - Yet his speech betrayed him (Matt. 26:73) • Same could be true of us • Our claim may be right – in harmony with Word • Speech may say otherwise • Our speech (not the accent) but words and language we use • At times we speak the language of Ashdod (Neh. 13:24)

  3. Our Speech Often Doesn’t Match Our Claims • Peter claimed he didn’t know the Lord - Yet his speech betrayed him (Matt. 26:73) • Same could be true of us • Words are a reflection of the heart (Matt. 12:33-37) • No matter what we may claim… • When we talk – we can’t hide who we are (Ecc. 10:3; Prov. 17:28)

  4. Your Speech Betrays You Bible as Our Guide

  5. Bible as Our Guide • The Bible is our infallible guide • It is the God breathed Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17 • It is the basis of what we believe (1 Pet. 4:11) • It is the foundation of all we practice (2 John 9) • What is written is our standard (2 Cor. 4:13) • Our claim is that we believe and follow the Bible • Is a difference in believing in God and believing God (Luke 1:20)

  6. Bible as Our Guide The Bible is our infallible guide Our speech often betrays our claim

  7. Claim Bible is our only guide – yet appeal to “I think”, “I feel”, or “it seems” (Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 11:34) Claim Bible is our standard – yet stand with family members (which makes them the standard – Luke 14:26) Claim Bible is our rule – yet appeal to a preacher who says we are okay (makes him the standard – 2 Cor. 4:13) Claim we believe Bible - yet say part of it may not be true Claim we believe Bible – yet we raise more questions than offering defense. Say we believe unscriptural practices are wrong (Col. 3:17; 2 John 9) – yet we praise those who practice without authority

  8. Your Speech Betrays You Bible as Our Guide The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion

  9. The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion • The Lord’s church is distinct • It is built by the Lord (Matt. 16:18) • There is but one (Eph. 4:4) • Church is the saved (Acts 2:47; Eph. 5:23) • If a religion built by man – rooted up (Matt. 15:13)

  10. The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion • The Lord’s church is distinct • Our speech often betrays our claim • Claim we believe in one church – yet we talk about “other denominations” • Claim we are added to the church by obed. (Acts 2:47) – yet we talk about when we “joined” the church • Claim a Christian is one who obeys the gospel and is in the one church (Acts 11:23-26) - yet we talk about those in denominations as “good Christian people”

  11. Your Speech Betrays You Bible as Our Guide The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion Home & Family

  12. Home & Family • The home & family can be great when follow God • Husband love the wife (Eph. 5:25ff) • Wife respect the husband (Eph. 5:33) • Husband is leader – wife submits (1 Pet. 3:1-6) • Husband is to be understanding (1 Pet. 3:7) • Children are to obey parents (Eph. 6:1-4)

  13. Home & Family • The home & family can be great when follow God • Our speech often betrays our claim • Claim to love our mate – yet way we talk to and about them says otherwise • Claim that marriage is honorable – yet talk of marriage like it is a plague to avoid • Claim to be understanding – yet talk to and about wives like we are masters or bosses • Claim to love children & are a blessing – yet speech says they are nuisance or hindrance • Claim to respect God’s marriage law – yet commend …

  14. Your Speech Betrays You Bible as Our Guide The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion Home & Family Personal Godliness

  15. Personal Godliness • Christian life is one of discipleship • Jesus is Lord – ruler – do what he says (Luke 6:46) • God is first – top priority (Matt. 6:33; 1 Pet. 3:15) • Involves relationship with God – can ask and receive (1 Pet. 3:12) • Dedicate our life to serving Christ (Gal. 2:20) • Willing to forsake all (Luke 14:26-33; Mk 8:34)

  16. Personal Godliness • Christian life is one of discipleship • Our speech often betrays our claim • Claim Jesus is Lord – yet talk about what “I” want, “My happiness”, etc. • Claim to believe in prayer – yet say what we pray about will not happen • Claim love the Lord – he is first – yet ask, “Do I have to?” • Claim to stand for modesty – yet commend those who inappropriate • Claim God is first – yet tell of other plans we have – hinder our service

  17. Your Speech Betrays You Bible as Our Guide The Lord’s Church –vs- Human Religion Home & Family Personal Godliness

  18. Back to the Context: Claim – Peter was NOT a disciple But his SPEECH revealed he was! Suppose Someone Is Charging that You Are Not A Disciple of the Lord Would Others Be Able to Say: Listen to Way Talks Speech Shows He is a Disciple?

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