White River Christian Church

“From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders… All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.”
1 Chronicles 12:32

What is our part?
1st: An honest self-examination

“... self-appointed attack dogs of Christendom. They seem determined to savage not only opponents of Christianity, but also fellow believers of whose doctrinal positions they disapprove. A stroll through the Internet reveals websites so drenched in sarcasm and animosity that an agnostic, or a follower of another faith tradition interested in what it means to become a Christian, might be permanently disillusioned.”
~ David Aikman

“Bait of Satan”
John Bevere

We wonder why speech and hate crimes are on the rise:
~ It’s because we’ve created the soil in which to flourish.

We wonder why speech and hate crimes are on the rise:
~ It’s because we’ve created the soil in which to flourish.
~ We’ve created the atmosphere and the context for it to take root more than any other time in most our lifetimes.

What is our part?
1st: An honest self-examination
2nd: Consider the power of your words

“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit-- you choose.”
Proverbs 18:21, MSG

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
Proverbs 18:21, NLT

“Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.”
Proverbs 12:18, NLT

“Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.”
Proverbs 15:4, MSG

What is our part?
1st: An honest self-examination
2nd: Consider the power of your words
3rd: Figure out what is the END GAME

Most importantly, what is the end game Jesus wants you to be about?

Pause before you hit send. Pause before you post.

“Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
~Apostle Paul, Ephesians 4:29, NLT

”Watch the way you talk… say only what helps, each word a gift.”
~Eugene Peterson, Ephesians 4:29, MSG

“A good person produces good deeds from a good heart, and an evil person produces evil deeds from an evil heart. Whatever is in your heart determines what you say.”
~Jesus, Luke 6:4-5

Remember, today is not meant to be profound, just practical.

T.H.I.N.K. = 5 Filters
1st Filter - T: Is it TRUE?
2nd Filter - H: Is it HELPFUL?
3rd Filter - I: Is it INSPIRING?
4th Filter - N: Is it NECESSARY?
5th Filter - K: Is it KIND?