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: