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LEARNING TO TALK

Learn valuable principles from Colossians and Proverbs on evangelism, wisdom, and communication. Discover how to speak up with grace, listen attentively, and use words wisely to enhance relationships and share the gospel effectively.

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LEARNING TO TALK

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  1. LEARNING TO TALK

  2. Colossians 4:2-6 • Pray for evangelism • For opportunity • For wisdom • Live for evangelism • With wisdom • Speak up for evangelism • With grace • “How” is as important as “what”

  3. Principles in Proverbs • 10:12 attitude is the key to communication • James 1:19 willingness to listen is priority • 18:13 a folly and shame to answer without hearing first • 10:19 volume - quantity of words • 15:1 volume of voice – “a soft answer turns anger away” • 25:15 a gentle tongue breaks a bone

  4. Principles in Proverbs • 12:23 a good word can make one glad • 13:3, 15:28, 29:20 slow to speak is wise • 16:21,24 sweet words • 16:27-28 destructive speaking • 17:4 hearing what you want to hear • 17:7 boasting and lying are wrong • 17:9 don’t spread bad news, even if it is true

  5. Principles in Proverbs • 17:14 don’t make a mountain out of a molehill • 17:27-28 be calm • 18:2, 29:11 the other side of that coin • 18:6-7 fighting words get the fool into trouble • 18:17 two sides to every story • 18:20 power of speech in pleasing others • 18:24 be friendly

  6. Principles in Proverbs • 19:11 honor in overlooking wrongs against you • 20:3 ditto • 20:5 most men don’t reveal their deepest thoughts • 6:12-17, 20:4 nonverbal communication • 25:14 Don’t make empty promises • 25:17 Don’t wear out your welcome

  7. Principles in Proverbs • 25:20, 26:4-5, 27:14 timing is important • 26:17 Don’t be a busybody • 26:18 don’t be deceptive even in jest • 26:24-26 watch out for flattery • 27:15 don’t nag • 28:13 confess wrong and receive mercy • Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:8-2:2 for child of God • Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38 for alien sinner

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