T.H.I.N.K.

Excerpt from: You Talk Too Much - part 2 - Pastor Francis Chan

Ephesians 4:29-30 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.
The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil.
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment.
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

We need THINK before we speak.

T = TRUE
Ask yourself is it really true what you are about to say. Jesus said to go beyond the absolute truth is evil.

H = HELPFUL
Is it helpful for building others up?
It's not good enough to make truthful statements if they are not helpful.

I = INSPIRATIONAL
Does it bring people to God? Does it bring glory to God?

N = NECESSARY
Is it necessary - why are you talking?
Proverbs 10:19 there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
James taught - everyone should be quick to listen & slow to speak.

K = KIND
Is it kind? Always look for ways to show kindness, with your words & actions.

These are reflections of the heart.

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.

REMEMBER: Your fellow brothers & sisters in Christ are the Temple of God.