Integrity of the Tongue
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Integrity of the Tongue
RC Ford [Stewarts Creek Campus Pastor]
Sermon Points & Scripture References:
Sermon Takeaway = Integrity of the Tongue
Scripture Reference = Psalm 101:5 & 7
• Sermon Point = Lying Brings Death
• Sermon Point = Truth Brings Life
Sermon Discussion Questions
Main Idea: Lying brings death, and truth brings life.
Passage: Psalm 101:5, 7
Highlight: What did the passage/message say?
How would you summarize the passage in your own words?
As you read the passage or listened to the message, were there any words, phrases, or themes that felt significant or impactful to you? If so, what were they, and why did they stand out?
Explain: What does the passage mean?
Why does God hate lying so much? Why is it important to tell the truth?
Are gossip/slander and lying related? If so, how so?
Apply: How does the passage change my life?
Why do you think we’re so often tempted to lie? How do we push back against that temptation?
Are there any areas of your life where you need to be honest and vulnerable? What steps can you take to do that this week?
How does this passage intersect with our current social media and news climate?
Respond: How do I respond to what God has said?
Confess any ways you’ve been speaking dishonestly or avoiding truthfulness.
Praise God for being the perfect standard of truth and integrity.
Ask God to make you honest and truthful in every moment.
Resources:
Read: Is It Ever Right to Lie?
Watch: Philippians 4:10–13, Part 1: True Honesty Minimizes Misunderstanding
Listen: In the Light - Shane and Shane
You can use the basic discussion outline seen above (H.E.A.R method) to aid in your Bible reading and comprehension. Learn more about the H.E.A.R method.
