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Courage Crossing Study Sheet
BIG MOUTH…
*Read…. James 3:1-13
BIG IDEA…. OUR MOUTH, TONGUE IS A GREAT BLESSING AND TOOL THAT GOD CAN USE… BUT CAN ALSO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE FORCES ON EARTH…
OVERVIEW
This Morning, Pastor Dave Talked About The Problems The Children Of Israel had While In Their Wilderness Wanderings Because Of Their Tongue… They Were Rebellious… Nasty, Negative and Hurtful with the Things They Said…. Creating not Only Problems With Their Relationship With God… But Also, Issues For Their Leader, Moses… Remember How Moses Got Through Things As Described In Psalm 90….
1. By Trusting In God’s Sovereignty…
2. By Trusting In God’s Standard… The Bible
3. By Trusting In God’s Salvation…
LIFE APPLICATION
1. Write 3 Common Slang Phrases You Or Your Friends Use A Lot (Keep It Clean!) and Define Them.
2. Share A Few Of Your Experiences Below….
A time When you FELT HURT By Something Someone Said About You…
A Time When you SAID SOMETHING You Wish You Had Never Said…
A Time When you THOUGHT SOMETHING BAD About Someone Else Instead Of Saying It…
3. In your Own Words, What Does This Verse Say About Your Language?
‘But no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.’ James 3:8
4. Which Of These Scenarios Would You Consider MOST HURTFUL To Others? Why?
Reaming Out A Sibling
Making A Snide Comment To your Spouse
Swearing After you Stub your Toe
Telling A Co-Worker About Their Clothes
Laughing at Someone’s Mistake
Calling Someone a Looser
Giving Your Spouse, Parent or Child The Silent Treatment
Cussing Someone Out
Making Fun Of Someone’s Looks
5. Finish These Sentences Based On What The Verses have To Say…
Proverbs 13:3 It Is Important To Think Before I Speak Because____________________________________________
James 3:5 My Mouth Can Get Me Into Trouble, Because ________________________________________________
2 Timothy 2:16 I Want To Please God With Words From My Mouth Because _______________________________
PRAYER TIME
As you prepare to have a time of prayer, sharing prayer requests together… Take Time to share areas in your life where you would like for the others in the group to be praying for you, the things you say, and how you say them….
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