Transcript Parent Bill of Rights

“Death and life are in
the power of the tongue,
and those who love it
will eat of its fruit”
Proverbs 18:21
I. We Are Accountable for What We Say
(Matthew 12:33-37).
• (vs. 33) Speech = “fruit” (again).
• (vs. 34) speech is a reflection of the heart.
• (vs. 35) We are “treasuring up” in our hearts
what comes out of our mouths.
• (vs. 36) We will give account for what we say!
• (vs. 37) Words can condemn!
The Power of the Tongue
II. The Tongue Has Power to
Influence Others.
A. It can be helpful or hurtful (Proverbs 12:18).
B. It can be valuable. (Proverbs 10:20; 28:23;
Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 10:20).
C. It Can Lead to Salvation. (Proverbs 15:4;
Genesis 2:9; 3:22,24; Revelation 2:7, 22:2, 14;
Proverbs 15:4; 17:20).
The Power of the Tongue
III. The Tongue Is A Power That Must
Be Controlled.
A. It must be “guarded” (Prov. 21:23; 13:3).
B. It must be “refrained” (I Peter 3:10).
C. It must be “bridled” (James 1:26).
1. A Soft Answer (Proverbs 15:1; Titus 1:13).
2. Gentleness (Prov. 25:15; II Tim. 2:22-24).
3. Kindness (Proverbs 31:26).
The Power of the Tongue
“The preparations of
the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the
tongue is from the
LORD”
Proverbs 16:1