Day #14

Read James 1:19

What does this verse tell us we should be quick to do?

What should we be slow to do (2 things)? 

What you just wrote in your notes is not a suggestion for us.  This is MANDATORY behavior, told to us by the Word of Truth… the Bible… which is Jesus Himself.

The misuse of your tongue can not only cause anger in those who hear you, but it can also ignite anger within you as you speak… like fueling a fire!

Read the following verses and in your own words, write down what you learned from them…

Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 11:12

Proverbs 15:1

Proverbs 17:28

So…

1.  When you talk too much, sin is woven all throughout your words.

2.  If you have good sense you will remain silent rather than spreading harmful information you might know about someone you are close to.

3.  Harsh words cause pain.

4.  Wisely chosen words bring about calm interactions with people rather than provoking anger.

5.  Even if you are a fool, if you keep your mouth shut you will be considered wise.

Not listening + Not zipping your lips = STUPID actions

Read James 1:19 once more. 
When Paul says “be slow to anger,” he is not saying that all anger is sinful.  The anger that is sinful is the quick-tempered, hot-headed anger of the world.  This anger displays a lack of trust in God and lack of love for others.

Please read Ephesians 4:26.

What should we never go to bed doing?

Again, not all anger is sin.  To be in check on this… we should never be consumed, or eaten up, with anger.  Nor should our anger ever be carried over to the next day.  If you allow yourself to break these two rules on anger… you are giving the devil the opportunity to have is way with you.  He can’t do anything unless you allow it.

 Click on the MEMORY VERSES tab above and test yourself on last week’s memory verse and this weeks memory verse. 

Click on the PRAYER REQUESTS tab above.  Please pray for the ones listed.

Click on the PRAISE tab above.  Type in one thing that you are thankful for today.  Try to make it different than any you have listed.

TARGET OF THE DAY

Try being a young lady of a few words today... a few kind words.