Every Careless Word

Introduction:
Our daily battle with the tongue is one that we will fight from now till death. Said anything lately that you regret? We usually have a deep respect for those who are of “few words.” What we say is important! What we say can come back to haunt us! See the text of this lesson. Verses 36-37 contain some scary words, don’t they? What does Jesus mean by a careless word? What do careless words reveal about our character? How can we change our character? We are known by our fruits and must do our best to control our tongue!

I. What is a _______________ word?
    A. Not _____________ talk on social & secular topics.
        1. Not referring to telling __________ and having fun. See Psa. 17:22
    B. Careless words are: __________, _________________, & _______________ words.
        1. McGarvey: words that accomplish no good; words that corrupt the hearer.
        2. Eph. 5:3-4—no __________________ or ______________ to come out of our mouth.
    C. The Christian should not participate in that which is coarse; base; suggestive of evil; or godless.

II. What idle words reveal about our ____________________.
    A. Mt. 12:34; 15:18—the __________ speaks out of that which fills the ___________.
    B. Our character/heart/mindset are to be changed through _______________.
        1. Rom. 12:1-2—transformed, by the renewing of our __________.
        2. See also Eph. 4:22-24
    C. We can change our character by:
        1. Meditating upon _______, wholesome things—Phil. 4:8-9
        2. Having good _____________ friends—1 Cor. 15:33
        3. To resist sin at all costs—Eph. 5:3—not even a __________!
        4. Make up our mind to succeed at all costs—Phil. 4:13

III. We are known by our ____________.
    A. 12:33; 7:16-18—actions spell out the contents of our heart.
        1. Some are just full of hot air!
    B. Good fruits are produced by putting on _________ - John. 15:4-7

IV. How are we doing with controlling our _____________?
    A. Eph. 4:29—this is ______________ by the Holy Spirit!
        1. Edify others; give grace to those who hear; encourage others!
        2. How do we do here?
        3. Easy to complain, ____________; or murmur.
    B. See also Col. 4:6 and Js. 3:1-12.

Conclusion:
    A. Back to Mt. 12:36-37
    B. By our words we will either be condemned or justified.
    C. Will your words come back to haunt you?



Every Careless Word Introduction: Our daily battle with the tongue is one that we will fight from now till death. Said anything lately that you regret? We usually have a deep respect for those who are of “few words.” What we say is important! What we say can come back to haunt us! See the text of this lesson. Verses 36-37 contain some scary words, don’t they? What does Jesus mean by a careless word? What do careless words reveal about our character? How can we change our character? We are known by our fruits and must do our best to control our tongue! I. What is a _______________ word? A. Not _____________ talk on social & secular topics. 1. Not referring to telling __________ and having fun. See Psa. 17:22 B. Careless words are: __________, _________________, & _______________ words. 1. McGarvey: words that accomplish no good; words that corrupt the hearer. 2. Eph. 5:3-4—no __________________ or ______________ to come out of our mouth. C. The Christian should not participate in that which is coarse; base; suggestive of evil; or godless. II. What idle words reveal about our ____________________. A. Mt. 12:34; 15:18—the __________ speaks out of that which fills the ___________. B. Our character/heart/mindset are to be changed through _______________. 1. Rom. 12:1-2—transformed, by the renewing of our __________. 2. See also Eph. 4:22-24 C. We can change our character by: 1. Meditating upon _______, wholesome things—Phil. 4:8-9 2. Having good _____________ friends—1 Cor. 15:33 3. To resist sin at all costs—Eph. 5:3—not even a __________! 4. Make up our mind to succeed at all costs—Phil. 4:13 III. We are known by our ____________. A. 12:33; 7:16-18—actions spell out the contents of our heart. 1. Some are just full of hot air! B. Good fruits are produced by putting on _________ - John. 15:4-7 IV. How are we doing with controlling our _____________? A. Eph. 4:29—this is ______________ by the Holy Spirit! 1. Edify others; give grace to those who hear; encourage others! 2. How do we do here? 3. Easy to complain, ____________; or murmur. B. See also Col. 4:6 and Js. 3:1-12. Conclusion: A. Back to Mt. 12:36-37 B. By our words we will either be condemned or justified. C. Will your words come back to haunt you?