RE-Imagine
Rethink
Speaker: Greg Holder
Re-imagine Week Five
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Proverbs 15:28
Do everything without complaining or arguing . . .
Philippians 2:14
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
Proverbs 11:12
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry . . .
James 1:19
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Words matter a lot. Words have the power of life and death. Words have become our weapon of choice. 1 quick & 2 slows. 1>2. Worship is the antidote.
Read
The Genius of One, Chapter 8.
Reflect
1. Which verse from the weekend stuck out to you and why?
2. What was the main lesson that you learned from the message? How will you practice it this week?
3. What are some words that have breathed life, hope, or healing into you?
4. What steps can you take to use your words to encourage others?
5. What does it look like to listen well? How can you do that in your current circumstances?
6. Which verse will you try and live out this week?
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