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Word Pitfalls

Word Pitfalls Avoiding common pitfalls in our speech requires constant vigilance and consistent prayer.

Word Pitfalls • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28).

Godly Words When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise. Proverbs 10: 19

Godly Words Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. Proverbs 17: 28

Word Pitfalls • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28). • Gossip (18: 8; 16: 28; 26: 20).

Word Pitfalls The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being. Proverbs 18: 8

Word Pitfalls A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends. Proverbs 16: 28

Word Pitfalls For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. Proverbs 26: 20

Word Pitfalls • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28). • Gossip (18: 8; 16: 28; 26: 20). • Careless humor (26: 18).

Word Pitfalls Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows is a person who deceives his neighbor and says, ‘Was I not only joking’” Proverbs 26: 18

Word Pitfalls • • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28). Gossip (18: 8; 16: 28; 26: 20). Careless humor (26: 18). Arguing and Complaining (12: 18; 18: 6; 17: 1; 27: 15).

Word Pitfalls There is one who speaks rashly like thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12: 18

Word Pitfalls A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. Proverbs 18: 6

Word Pitfalls Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting and strife. Proverbs 17: 1

Word Pitfalls A continual dripping on a rainy day and a nagging wife are alike. Proverbs 27: 15

Word Pitfalls • • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28). Gossip (18: 8; 16: 28; 26: 20). Careless humor (26: 18). Arguing and Complaining (12: 18; 18: 6; 17: 1; 27: 15). • Bragging (27: 1 -2; 3: 34).

Word Pitfalls Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. Proverbs 27: 1 -2

Word Pitfalls Although [God] is scornful to the arrogant scoffer, yet He shows favor to the humble. Proverbs 3: 34

Word Pitfalls • • Excessive speech (10: 19; 17: 28). Gossip (18: 8; 16: 28; 26: 20). Careless humor (26: 18). Arguing and Complaining (12: 18; 18: 6; 17: 1; 27: 15). • Bragging (27: 1 -2; 3: 34).

Word Pitfalls • Keep a speech journal this week. • What patterns of speech are good? What patterns need to change? • Pray for help!

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