• James 3
  • Communication is critical to maintaining any relationship.
    • Genesis 11:1- God confused the language at Babel.
    • Genesis 10:5- After the language is confused, the people split apart.
  • We must learn how to LISTEN!
    • Good listening takes effort, so develop a receptive heart.
      • John 21:21-23
      • Proverbs 2:1-2
      • John 10:20
    • Don’t assume or assign motives.
      • II Samuel 10:1-4
      • I Corinthians 13:7
      • Job 19:1-3
    • Don’t blab (use discretion)
      • Proverbs 11:13
      • I Timothy 5:13
  • We must learn how to SPEAK!
    • Probers 21:23; John 7:45
    • Speak with sincere love
      • Ephesians 4:15
      • Proverbs 12:18
    • Slow down
      • John 13:8-10
      • Proverbs 15:28
      • James 1:19
    • Use those little words that mean so much
      • “I’m sorry” - Luke 15:21
      • “I forgive you” - Matthew 6:14-15
      • “Please!” - Acts 26:3
      • “Thank you!” - Luke 17:16
      • “Good job” - Proverbs 31:28-29
      • “I love you!” - Song1:7