The Awful Power of Hurtful Words – James 3:1-12 | FITC34
Episode 34
Do you underestimate the power of your words? Do words hurt? In this message, Dr. Jonathan G. Smith continues his series, The Integrated Life, by looking closely at the issue of our speech. James teaches that contained within our speech is the power to create or destroy life. Knowing the difference between the two is far more complicated than it might seem. Further, even though we might believe we can say anything we want, the biblical reality says otherwise. The key to the integrated life is to understand the severe warning that contained within our speech is the deadly reality of sin.
Sermon Topic: The Power of Words
Original Sermon Date: December 6, 2016, Advent 2
Current Sermon Series: The Integrated Life – Crafting Spiritual Wholeness
Sermon Text: James 3:1-23
Key Notes to Remember
- Human speech is far more destructive than we can imagine.
- Jesus taught us that what makes us “unclean” or “unholy” are the words we speak.
- Whenever we make a mistake or use words unkindly, we must remember the Gospel of Jesus Christ reminds us that we are forgiven.
