Have you ever heard someone who had a distinct accent? Where it was obvious they were from somewhere different than you? As we finish our series, Sticks and Stones, Nate Hilgenkamp teaches through Colossians 4:2-6, teaching us Christians should have their own “accent” based on the words they use.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- As Christians, we should be known for how we use our words.
- If you want to honor God with your words: Talk to God.
- If you don’t emphasize prayer, you won’t utilize prayer.
- You don’t just fall into a good prayer life. The way to develop a deep and intimate prayer life is by working at it!
- If you want to honor God with your words: Talk about God.
- Everyone has a message...what’s yours? What do you talk about the most?
- If every word you spoke in the last week was printed out in a packet for a stranger to read, how long would it take for them to realize that you love Jesus? Would they read about the gospel?
- If you want to honor God with your words: Be wise with your words.
- Wisdom with our words can be summarized by knowing what to say and what not to say, and then when to speak and when not to speak.
- Do you know what stands out when people are talking over each other and talking louder and louder? Silence.
- When you meet with someone, try applying the 80/20 principle to your conversation: talk 20% of the time and listen 80% of the time.
- If you want to honor God with your words: Be gracious with your words.
- Do your words smell like the aroma of Christ? Do they tear others down or build others up?
- The more time you spend in the presence of your Heavenly Father the more you will sound like Him.
MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
- Suggested Scripture study: Colossians 4:2-6; Proverbs 17:28;
- Sermon: The Danger of Our Tongues
- Sermon: The Weight of Our Words