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I. Using Our Words in A Godly Manner.
A. Pray for those who mistreat you.

B. Refuse to Gossip

· “There is only one thing as difficult as unscrambling an egg, and that’s un-spreading a rumor.”
· “A gossip usually makes a mountain out of a molehill by adding some dirt.”
· “He who gossips to you will gossip about you.”

C. Only use clean words.

D. Speak the truth.

E. Build others up with your words.

· “He climbs highest who helps another up.” -Zig Ziglar

F. We all need to THINK before we speak.
· Truth
· Helpful
· Inspiring
· Necessary
· Kind

II. Controlling Our Tongues for God’s Glory.
A. Rely on God’s strength and ask for help

B. Pray, Pray, Pray (Psalm 19:14)

C. Be in God’s Word EVERYDAY

D. Meditate on and memorize God’s Word

E. Remember you are accountable to God

F. Refuse to be a gossip and slanderer (Leviticus 19:16-18)

II. Description of A Righteous Tongue
A. Life-giving

B. Wisdom

C. Discretion

D. Value