CHAT-A-BOX Pt 3. Relationshipsಮಾದರಿ

CONVERSATION STARTERS

Q1) What are your 3 favourite topics to talk about?

Q2) What makes a conversation good or bad?

What does the Bible say about talking? 

• The way we talk to people is important.

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:6)

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. (Proverbs 18:21)

• We are to talk in a way that builds others up.

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Ephesians 4:29)

• We must learn to listen to others.

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (James 1:19)

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think is meant by the phrase, “The tongue can bring death or life”?
2. Why is it important for us to be quick to listen to others?
3. Can you think of a time when you were encouraged by something someone said to you?