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living by. God's Wisdom. 2014. James 3:1 Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul. James 3:2 

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  1. living by God's Wisdom 2014

  2. James 3:1 • Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  3. James 3:2  • Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  4. James 3:3  • We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  5. James 3:4  • And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  6. James 3:5  • In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  7. James 3:6  • And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  8. James 3:7-8 • People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, 8 but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  9. James 3:9  • Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  10. James 3:10  • And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  11. James 3:11  • Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  12. James 3:12  • Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  13. living by God's Wisdom 2014 5. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  14. Proverbs 16:24 • Kind words are like honey— • sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  15. Application: • For one week speak kind, helpful, life inspiring words. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  16. Proverbs 10:11a • The words of the godly • are a life-giving fountain; Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  17. Proverbs 10:32a • The lips of the godly • speak helpful words, Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  18. Proverbs 12:18b •  the words of the wise bring healing. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  19. Proverbs 15:4a • Gentle words are a tree of life; Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  20. Proverbs 12:25b • an encouraging word • cheers a person up. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  21. Application: • For one week speak kind, helpful, life inspiring words. • Next week: Testimonies of the benefits of kind words. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

  22. living by God's Wisdom 2014 5. Kind Words are Sweet to the Soul

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