1. Say Yes.

“It is possible to say truthful things in a truthful manner and to tell a lie in our thinking….a lie is not a lack of precision in speech; a lie is in the motive….I may be actually truthful and an absolute liar.” (Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Chambers, 37)

“When people know that you do not lie, your testimony will have more effect than all the theology you could ram at them. What a difference a truthful life can make! A radical truthfulness is also greatly needed in the church.” (The Sermon on the Mount, Hughes, 133).

2. Say No.

3. Stay away from evil.

Sermon Questions

1. What is an area that God has spoken to you about your language in the last two weeks?

2. Sometimes Christians are viewed as ones who say "No" to many things. What can we say "Yes" to instead of just being against everything?

3. Have you heard your language change for the positive over your Christian life? How have you seen it change? Have you seen your language change for the negative? What steps can help you to change it around?

4. How have you seen the Holy Spirit "The Spirit of Truth" speak to you about situations?

5. How can we interact with people who don't tell the truth always and how can we help them to be truthful?