I have loved researching, preparing, and then delivering the sermons for the Rubber, Meet Road series.
It’s given me a new appreciation for that entire process.
More importantly, it’s given me a new appreciation for the book of James.
What I previously thought to be a collection of insightful-but-unconnected comments I now see is a tightly structured, Spirit-inspired sermon that can shape our lives.
But as the cliche goes, all good things must come to an end. So it is with the series and our experience of James.
We’ll zero in on the words James offers on the words we utter. Tongues In Speaking is the name of the message, and to get ready, take a look at James 3:1-12.
Sunday. 8:30. 10. 11:30.
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What an impact. My entire family has been talking about “What you say to some one person, you are saying to God”. What a great way to get us to think before we speak and to realize it is how we say something that makes a lasting impact. Nine times good for evey one negative! Thank you, Talbot. I can’t wait to see how you box!
Loved the sermon on Sunday. I needed to hear it and I need to live it. My question to you is: How do you accomplish this in the business world and in your everyday life? I think it is much easier said than done. I work in a very high pressure job with high energy people and find that I am really struggling with this concept of “what you say to one person, you are saying to God.” I don’t go around calling people names, but there are many times that I will call people names in my mind. Isn’t that the same as saying it out loud? Doesn’t God know what you are thinking? How can I put your words (and God’s) into action? Help!
Thanks for sharing your struggle. This IS easier said than done . . . which is why we need to say it again and again.
Thinking something is not the same as saying it out loud.
Verbalizing a negative or gossip-y thought is more destructive. So that move towards circumspection is a great step!
When the judgmental or hateful thoughts enter in, that’s time to pray: “Lord, I know you love that person every bit as much as you love me. Shower them with blessings right now.”
That strategy has helped my attitude.