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Faith in Action: Words that Build or Words that Burn (James 3)
Faith in Action: Words That Build or Words That Burn
Series: The Book of James — Week 3 (James 3)
In this week's episode of Worthy Pursuit, we continue our Faith in Action series in the book of James by looking at James 3 — a chapter that reminds us just how powerful our words really are. James describes the tongue as small, but capable of enormous impact. And we know this is true: sometimes a single comment can encourage a heart, strengthen a marriage, speak truth to a child, or bring peace into a tense moment. But words can also wound, divide, or discourage in ways we never intended.
Today we're slowing down to ask:
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What kind of words am I speaking daily?
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Do my words build, bless, and bring life?
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Or do they criticize, cut down, or create unnecessary fire?
We'll talk about:
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Why the tongue reveals what's going on in our heart
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How everyday frustrations can leak into our tone, posture, or reactions
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The difference between emotional response and Spirit-led response
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How to allow God to reshape the words we speak so our faith shows up in our conversations
This is about more than just "watching what we say." This is about letting Jesus transform us from the inside out — because when the heart is rooted in Him, our words begin to reflect Him too.
Key Scripture"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings… My brothers and sisters, this should not be." — James 3:9–10 (NIV)
Reflection Questions-
When are you most likely to speak without thinking? (Morning rush? Tired at night? When stressed?)
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Whose heart is impacted most by the tone of your words right now?
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What is one small change you can make this week to slow your response and speak gently?
Before responding — especially in moments of stress — pause and pray:
"Lord, help my words reflect Your heart."
Just a second of surrender can change the entire atmosphere.
If This Episode Encouraged YouTake a quick screenshot, share it on your Instagram stories, and tag @amydspear — I love getting to see you learning and growing with me!
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Faith in Action: Words That Build or Words That Burn
Series: The Book of James — Week 3 (James 3)
In this week's episode of Worthy Pursuit, we continue our Faith in Action series in the book of James by looking at James 3 — a chapter that reminds us just how powerful our words really are. James describes the tongue as small, but capable of enormous impact. And we know this is true: sometimes a single comment can encourage a heart, strengthen a marriage, speak truth to a child, or bring peace into a tense moment. But words can also wound, divide, or discourage in ways we never intended.
Today we're slowing down to ask:
-
What kind of words am I speaking daily?
-
Do my words build, bless, and bring life?
-
Or do they criticize, cut down, or create unnecessary fire?
We'll talk about:
-
Why the tongue reveals what's going on in our heart
-
How everyday frustrations can leak into our tone, posture, or reactions
-
The difference between emotional response and Spirit-led response
-
How to allow God to reshape the words we speak so our faith shows up in our conversations
This is about more than just "watching what we say." This is about letting Jesus transform us from the inside out — because when the heart is rooted in Him, our words begin to reflect Him too.
Key Scripture"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings… My brothers and sisters, this should not be." — James 3:9–10 (NIV)
Reflection Questions-
When are you most likely to speak without thinking? (Morning rush? Tired at night? When stressed?)
-
Whose heart is impacted most by the tone of your words right now?
-
What is one small change you can make this week to slow your response and speak gently?
Before responding — especially in moments of stress — pause and pray:
"Lord, help my words reflect Your heart."
Just a second of surrender can change the entire atmosphere.
If This Episode Encouraged YouTake a quick screenshot, share it on your Instagram stories, and tag @amydspear — I love getting to see you learning and growing with me!