What to say and how to say it. What not to say. When it's best to
remain silent. What to do when you've said something you wish you could
take back. . . In this study, you'll take a personal tour through the
hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue.
The Bible has a lot to say about the tongue and what kind of power it
has. James tells us that it can corrupt the whole body and that it can't
be tamed. The book of Proverbs claims that "death and life are in the
power of the tongue."
This 6-session video Bible study (guide sold separately) is designed to
offer hope for all of us who struggle with the way we've used our words
and practical wisdom for getting our tongues under control. Biblical,
encouraging, and kind, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman
will help you:
- Learn the essential practice of using our words (and our mannerisms!)
more constructively.
- Understand what God has to say about our tongues by studying verses
and figures from Scripture.
- Discern what far-reaching effects our speech has--whether it's in
private, in public, online, or in prayer.
- Gain practical insights into breaking habits of gossip, flattery,
verbal retaliation, and people-pleasing.
Most of us have been affected by the heartache and injury that words can
cause, not only in family relationships, but also in friendships, work,
and church settings. This is your guidebook to fully realizing the power
of the tongue and how to use your words in the service of truth and
love.
Sessions and run-times include:
- Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter (19:00)
- On Filling Gaps and Zipping Lips: Listen to Others, Talk to God
(18:00)
- Opinion-Slinging and Salty Speech: Assessing Our Digital Tongues
(22:00)
- Gossip, Flattery, and People-Pleasing: How to Speak the Truth in
Love (22:00)
- Pause Before You Pounce: On Cultivating Soft Speech (23:00)
- As Sweet as Honey: Wonderful Ways to Use Your Words (23:00)
Designed for use with the Keep It Shut Study Guide 9780310819400 (sold
separately).
