(Scripture Reading: Prov. 10:11-21)
CHRISTIANS NEED TO BE GOOD COMMUNICATORS
A good communicator will:
- Prov. 10:11...............Try to help rather than be cruel with
his words
- Prov. 10:12-13............Speak from a good understanding of his topic, people, etc.
- Prov. 10:14...............Speak from knowledge
- Prov. 10:18...............Not be deceptive with his words
- Prov. 10:19...............Be judicious with his words
- Prov. 10:20...............Reflect his honesty as he speaks
- Prov. 10:21...............Have the welfare of his listener(s) in mind
- Prov. 25:11...............With careful words meet the needs of others
- Prov. 25:12...............Speak helpful words
- Prov. 25:13...............Be reliable and trustworthy
- Prov. 25:14...............Not exaggerate in order to flatter himself
- Prov. 26:17...............Know when not to speak
- Prov. 26:18-19............Know that inappropriate humor hinders communication
- Prov. 26:20-23............Not tell tales and will speak to the person who
needs to hear his words
- Prov. 26:24-28............Not use deceptive, flattering words
- James 3:1-6...............Exercise self-control, knowing the power of words & his accountability