James 1:19-20 (NIV)Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
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I. is the key to
1. is a
Proverbs 12:15 (NLT) Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Proverbs 18:13 (CEV) It’s stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.
2. seeks to
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II. Before You
1. The is
James 1:26 (NKJV) If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.
2. The is
3. The is
James 3:8 (NKJV) the tongue. . .is full of deadly poison.
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III. Control Your
1. Pick the to have a
2. Call a when necessary
3. Package appropriately
Proverbs 15:1(NIV) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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IV. was designed to
James 1:19-20 (NIV) everyone should be. . . slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
1. Plant seeds of
Proverbs 10:31 (NLT) The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice
Proverbs 27:5,6 (CEV) A truly good friend will openly correct you. You can trust a friend who corrects you
Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
2. the ministry of
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