- Introduction
- Matthew 5:13 – Jesus commands His disciples to be different and let their light shine.
- Ephesians 4:29
- I Thessalonians 4:13-17 – The Bible uses euphemisms.
- Do I use any of these euphemisms?
- “Venting”
- “Explaining”
- “Teaching”
- “Sharing examples”
- “Truth”
- II Corinthians 12:20; Colossians 3:8; I Peter 2:1
- Major areas of temptation
- School
- Students, teachers, parents, administrators
- “Love is kind” – I Corinthians 13:4
- Work
- Boss, underlings, fellow employees, former employees, former bosses
- “Love your enemies” – Luke 6:27
- Church
- Sinners, former sinners, elders, elderships, preachers, elders/deacons/preachers’ wives/families, teachers, students. Local and elsewhere!
- Proverbs 6:19 – “One who spreads strife among brothers is an abomination to the Lord.”
- School
- Is it I?
- Romans 12:15
- Ephesians 4:29; I Corinthians 6:6-8
- What am I hoping for?
- What do I do about it?
- Do I only talk about it?
- Luke 6:27-28, 35
- What is my goal?
- Does it motivate or demotivate me?
- Do I seek it or shy away from it?
- What do others think of the people in my life?
- What version of the story am I more likely to accept as true – negative or positive?
- Does it make me feel more self-righteous?
- Strategies for success
- Stop talking
- Flee temptation
- Address the heart
- Find interests, passion for profitable things
- Put yourself in the situation
- Accountability partner
- Find an example
- Don’t make excuses!
- Summary
- James 1:27; 3:8-12
- If we are gossiping, we are not serving God correctly!
- Psalms 15:1-3; 50:16, 20
- Ephesians 4:29
- Colossians 3:8, 12
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October 07, 2018
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