SERMON OUTLINE:
● The tongue is the fruit of our words (James 3:1-8)

1. ○ Words are influential (v.1)
2. ○ Words are powerful (v. 3-4)
3. ○ Words are destructive (v.5-6)
4. Words are untamable (v.7-8)

● The heart is the root of our words. (James 3:9-12)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

• If your words reveal the condition of your heart, what are some areas in your life where the Lord is leading you to repent of? Anger in parenting? Gossip around friends? Bitterness toward a co-worker?
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• Knowing how impactful words are, what are some practical and authentic ways you can love and bless those around you with your words?