Words without Wisdom

English: Scroll of the Book of Proverbs (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If you are unable to attend your local church service today, I invite you to a podcast of the church I attend. This morning, we continue the sermon series called “Wisdom for Life”. At this link: Pastor’s Podcast, you can watch/listen to each message live on Sunday mornings around 9:45 AM Central Time Zone. It also can be reviewed afterwards and used for Bible study/small group discussion. Below is the outline of the message for today’s message “Words without Wisdom”.

1. WISE WORDS ARE CAREFUL WORDS.

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will
eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21

“Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool
than for him.” – Proverbs 29:20

2. GOD’S WISDOM IS ACCESSIBLE.

“But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is
generous and enjoys giving to all people, so he will give you wisdom.”
James 1:5 (NCV)

“Then the king said to me, ‘What do you want?’ First I prayed to the
God of heaven. Then I answered the king…” – Nehemiah 2:4 – 5 a (NCV)

3. DON’T SAY ANYTHING.

“Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds
his tongue.” – Proverbs 17:28

4. WISDOM IS HEEDING WISE WORDS.

“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
Proverbs 27:6

“Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s
rebuke to a listening ear.” – Proverbs 25:12

5. UNWISE WORDS HURT IN EVERY DIRECTION.

“A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.”
Proverbs 26:28

“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a
man’s inmost parts.” – Proverbs 18:8

6. WORDS REVEAL THE REAL ME.

“A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of
understanding holds his tongue.” – Proverbs 11:12

“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11

“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:4