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BE SLOW TO SPEAK

BE SLOW TO SPEAK. JAMES 3:1-12. Speech in Epistle of James. Pray 1:5-8; 5:12-18 Do not say : I am tempted by God v.13 = be not deceived v.16 Truth is in v.14-15 Be slow to speak v.19, Prov. 29:11; 15:28 Unbridled tongue = vain religion v.26

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BE SLOW TO SPEAK

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  1. BE SLOW TO SPEAK JAMES 3:1-12

  2. SpeechinEpistle of James • Pray1:5-8; 5:12-18 • Do not say: I am tempted by God v.13= be not deceived v.16 • Truthis in v.14-15 • Be slow to speak v.19, Prov. 29:11; 15:28 • Unbridledtongue =vainreligion v.26 • Expressing partiality 2:3 thoughts bad enough • Empty words 2:16,18 • James 3

  3. SpeechinEpistle of James • Fighting words 4:1-3 • Express repentance 4:9 • Do not speak evil of one another 4:11-12; 5:9 • Arrogantboasting 4:13-17 • But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment. 5:12 • Speak the truth

  4. James 3 • Some wanted the honor without responsibility of being a teacher v.13 • 3:1 is a warning to them • We must control our speech v.2-4 • The power of speech v.5-8 • With great power comes great responsibility • Inconsistency betrays us v.9-12 • We do not knowGod if we do not act, talk, or thinklike God 3:13-4:5; 1 John 4:19-5:3 • Submit to God! 4:6-10; 5:19-20

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