Listen: Wisdom is calling!
KSBC Sept. 27, 2009 Communication and Community Proverbs 18:21
Intro. Community, fellowship, sharing of life with another depends on communication. It is hard to imagine an aspect of life, marriage, parenting, friendship, ministry or business that is not significantly dependent for its success on the use of words. Words, speech, talking . . . the power of the tongue is significant to shape and influence beliefs, affections and convictions. Note some of the Proverbs descriptions of the power of speech . . .
18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
The message of the Bible is consistent throughout in teaching that a person who has submitted his life to the living God in obedient faith will manifest that faith in a new way of talking. The Proverbs help us understand the connection between knowing God and our speech patterns by contrasting the talk of the wise/righteous with the talk of the foolish/wicked. Jesus validates and confirms the amazingly helpful truth that you can diagnose a person’s heart by listening to them talk (Matthew 12:33-37).
This week we are studying from
Pastor Whipple's
sermon notes and
presentation are available for download.