Power of the Tongue
True or False: Our words can only hurt people, never help.
False
Finish the phrase: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will ______.”
never hurt me
What small piece of metal controls a huge horse?
bit
What should we always do with our words?
Encourage, build up, speak kindly.
According to James 3, the tongue is small but very ______.
What is powerful?
James compares the tongue to a little ______ that can set a whole forest on fire.
spark/flame
What small part of a ship can steer the whole thing?
rudder
What does Proverbs 15:1 say can stir up anger?
A harsh word
James 3:8 says, “No man can ______ the tongue.”
tame
James said that who would be judged more strictly?
teachers
Complaining, gossiping, and dirty jokes all show that we cannot do what?
control the tongue
A horse weighs about 930 pounds, but the small ______ in its mouth makes it obey.
bit
According to Ephesians 4:15, we should “speak the truth in ______.”
love
James 3:5 says, “The tongue is a little member and ______ great things.”
boasts
What can we not do perfectly because we all stumble in words?
Tame the tongue
James says the tongue is “full of deadly ______.”
poison
The tongue is like these small things (bit/rudder) because they are little but ______.
powerful
Proverbs 17:28 says even a fool looks wise if he does what?
keeps silent
Proverbs 15:1 says, “A gentle answer turns away ______.”
wrath/anger