“Wise Words” Chapter 10

Opening Up Proverbs

A study by Jim Newheiser

“Wise Words” Chapter 10

Wise Words

• Words are powerful.
• Words are limited.
• Words reveal what is in your heart.
• Don’t use your speech to destroy.
• Learn to speak with wisdom.

Destructive Speech

• Flattery
• Lies
• Gossip and Slander
• Angry speech
• Quarrelsome speech
• Perverse speech
• Proud speech
• Excessive speech
• God judges foolish speech.

Wise Speech

• Exercise self-control.
• Speak with integrity.
• Build others up with your words.
• Develop excellence in your manner of speech
• God values and rewards wise speech.

Conclusion

• How can you change your speech?
• Christ speaks to you.