RULES FOR THE TONGUE

Introduction:

A. The Animal Called Our Tongue.

1. If we can control it, we can control ourselves (James 3: 2).

2. How much trouble do we get ourselves into with our mouth.

3. How can we protect ourselves?

B. Jesus Teaches Some Rules For The Tongue

Body: Luke 12: 1 - 12

I. Beware Of Hypocrisy.

A. The leaven of the Pharisees (puffed them up).

1. Saying one thing in public and another thing in private.
2. Acting one way in front of people, otherwise in private.
3. Pretending to be one way, but actually not.

B. It will be revealed and known.

C. It will be proclaimed.

II. Who Should Be Feared.

A. What Men Can Do.

1. Inflict pain and torture.
2. Take your physical life.

B. What God Can Do.

1. Take your physical life.
2. Take away your eternal life - everlasting pain and death.

III. The Words Of Your Mouth.

A. Confess Christ.

B. Beware of speaking against.

C. Rely upon the Spirit.

1. The Word which was given by inspiration of the Spirit.
2. The inspiration which comes from living with God.

Conclusion:

A. "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my strength and my Redeemer" (Psalm 19: 14).

B. Are You Making Sure What You Say And What You Think Are Pleasing To God?