Introduction: (James 3:1-12) Main Point: ______________ your words! They are _________________. 1. Your words can ____________. (Prov. 15:4) 3 ways your words can heal: 1. Speak a ______________ word. (Prov. 12:25) 2. Speak a ______________ word. (Prov. 15:23) 3. Speak a ______________________ answer. (Prov. 15:1) 2. Your words can ____________. (Prov. 18:21, 12:18) 3 ways your words can harm: 1. ______________ gossip and slander. (Prov. 11:13) 2. ______________ your tongue. (Prov. 29:11) 3. ______________ before speaking. (Psalm 141:3) 3. ______________ your words _____________. (Prov. 25:11; Luke 4:22a) 3 ways to choose your words wisely: 1. Pray for ___________________. (James 1:5) 2. Cultivate __________________. (Psalm 19:14) 3. Give timely ___________________. (Eccl. 3:7) Conclusion: