The Use of Words

I can't wait for Sunday. First, I can't wait to make fun of all of you for falling down so often skiing. No, really I can't wait to worship our great God with the body of Christ. It is the highlight of my week and gives me a small glimpse of heaven each Sunday.





This Sunday in our BFG we will continue our discussion of Proverbs by examing the topic of "The Use of Words." I will post some passages for reflection as well as some discussion questions below. If you have time this week look into some of these and post your thoughts below.

• Read James 3 this week. This is the most powerful exposition on the tongue that I have ever read.
• How serious is it, according to James 1:26-27, to have a bad tongue?


• Why do you think its so hard to tame the tongue?


• Why do you think its so enjoyable to talk about people behind their back?


• Questions for personal reflection: Do you talk too much? Do you say behind peoples' backs what you would never say to their face? Are people usually elevated or diminished when they walk away from having a conversation with you?


• Can anyone list some practical suggestions for taming the tongue?