Approved || Week 5

Send us Fan Mail This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord. Psalm 19:14 Tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21 Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, “I was only joking!” Proverbs 26:18-19 We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:3-5, 7-8 What is impossible for humans is possible for God! How to TAME your tongue. T –Think before you Speak. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. James 1:19 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 A – Ask God to purify your heart. You snakes—how can you say good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Matthew 12:34 The condition of your heart will be revealed by the content of your speech Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 M – Meditate on God’s Word. Garbage in , Garbage out This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 Put God’s word in now, so it will come out when you need it. E – Encounter God’s Presence. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Isaiah 6:1 Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Isaiah 6:5 Discussion Questions: Think about a time when someone’s words deeply encouraged or discouraged you. What did they say, and why did it stick with you? Psalm 19:14 asks that both our words and our thoughts be acceptable to God. Why do you think the writer includes both speech and meditation of the heart? When do you most need a yellow light in your conversations? What practical habits could help you fill your heart with God’s truth so that life-giving words come out naturally? Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today’s message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved