In this sermon (preached from Matthew 12 by Pastor Andrew Ray) titled What Does the Bible Say About Communication?, we see that we have much to learn about communicating with others. After all, it has such tremendous impact on all of our relationships and yet it is an area where we all find ourselves lacking. Thankfully, the Bible has several clear steps we can take to grow in this aspect of our Christian walk. The only question is whether or not we will take heed to what the Bible says about our communication.

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Notes:

What the Bible Says About Communication
Matthew 12:34-37

I. RECOGNIZE THE SOURCE OF YOUR WORDS

A. The Entrance of Troubles (2 Peter 2:8)
B. The Container of Wickedness (Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21-23)
C. The Deception of the Heart (Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:8; Mark 7:6)
D. The Spreader of the Heart (Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45; Colossians 3:8)

II. SPEAK THE TRUTH

A. Repair What Is Wrong in the Heart
B. Speak that Which Is True (Proverbs 8:7-8; Proverbs 10:31; Proverbs 12:19, 22; Proverbs 23:16)

III. CONSIDER THE AUDIENCE

A. Considering Reception (Proverbs 10:32)
B. Considering Benefit (Proverbs 10:11, 21; Proverbs 11:9; Proverbs 15:23; Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 31:26; Ephesians 4:29)

IV. GLORIFY GOD

A. Willing to Heal or Hurt (2 Corinthians 7:8-11)
B. Considering Over All the Glory of God (Romans 15:6)

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