Here are some reflection questions for you, your family, C-groups or friends to help you process, discuss and apply this Sundays message.​​
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According to Luke 6:45, Jesus says 'the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.' What do your words typically reveal about what's in your heart?
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James compares the tongue to a bit in a horse's mouth and a rudder on a ship. How have you seen words (yours or others') control or change the direction of situations in your life?
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The sermon mentions that words can reveal our passions, wounds, and level of repentance. Which of these do you think your words reveal most about you, and why?
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James 3:9-10 talks about the hypocrisy of praising God and cursing people with the same mouth. Where do you struggle most with this inconsistency in your own speech?
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Think about the analogy of words being like a small spark that can set a great forest on fire. Can you share about a time when someone's words (positive or negative) had a much bigger impact than expected?
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Ephesians 4:29 says to only speak what builds others up according to their needs. What would change in your relationships if you applied this filter to all your conversations?
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Pastor Chris mentioned that hurt people hurt people, often through their words. How can we break this cycle and speak life even when we're wounded?
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Psalm 19:14 asks that our words and heart meditations be pleasing to God. What practical steps can we take to align our speech with this prayer?