Control • Of Mind and Mouth
Key Passages: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:5-8, James 3:1-12
Romans 8:5Mindset determines lifestyleJames 3:4-6Words have incredible powerWords matterRomans 8:7-8It’s not about just having a better filter.James 3:8“No one can tame the tongue…”So what do we do?We have to address the root.The root changes the fruit.Romans 12:21 Corinthians 2:16We have the mind of Christ…Align your behavior with your identity.Mind = phroneō (Greek: φρονέω) – to feel, to think, to have understandingMatthew 12:34The mouth speaks from the heartAcknowledge where you’re at right now.Have an honest conversation with a close friend.Feed our mind with the things that please GodPhilippians 4:8Colossians 3:2The fruit of the spirit is self control.