Mind Your Words: James 3.1-12

If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. James 3.2

Sticks and Stones...

Loose lips...

Lying-

• Gossip
• Exaggeration
• "white lies"
• Dishonesty

Swearing-

• Careless talk
• Lord's name in vain
• Profanity
• Coarse language
• Racism
• Rude jokes

Hurting-

• slander
• anger
• contentions
• false teaching

Biblical Uses of the tongue-

• Preach
• Teach
• Pray
• Prophecy
• Tongues 
• Encouragement