The Words We Speak

I. The Words We Speak to God -- 3-4

A. Prayer is Natural to the Christian.

B. It is natural to ask others to pray for us.

II. The Words We Speak to the Lost -- 5-6

III. The Words We Speak in our Everyday Life – v.6

A.  With Graciousness  

B.  Why are Words so Powerful? 

    1.  Words are expressions of thoughts.

2.  Words have meaning.

3.  Words are revelation of character

C. Guidelines for Proper Communication

    1.  Keep your communication honest.  Eph. 4:25, 29-31

    2.  Keep your communication tactful.
             Prov. 29:11   "A fool uttereth all his mind".

3.  Keep your communication under control.
          Prov. 12:18 -- There is one that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: 
          but the tongue of the wise is health.

          Prov. 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

        4.  Keep your communication positive
         Prov. 25:11 -- A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

    5.  The greatest way to make sure you speak proper words – Phil. 4:8