| Texts: James 3:2-10; Matthew 12:34-37; Proverbs 18:2, 13, 21 Open the Scriptures: 1) Read the James and Proverbs passages slowly. What do you notice? 2) In the Matthew 12 passage, Jesus warns against careless speech. What is careless speech is? How do you know if you are a careless (or hasty) in your speech? Open your Lives: 1) Think about the words people speak to you. Can you recall a time when someone’s words brought you life or deeply wounded you? What made those words so powerful? 2) In which area of your life do you most need to bridle your tongue: gossip, anger, careless speech, negativity, interrupting, or speaking before listening? Why? 3) Is there someone you need to apologize to, a conversation you’ve been avoiding, or gossip you need to stop spreading? What is your next step? 4) Who is one person you can intentionally encourage or speak life into this week? What can you plan you to say (or write to them)? |
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