Revile, Slander, Boast and Lie, Words Used to Advance Our Own Sinful Desires, James 3:14-16, James 4:9-17 and James 5:12
February 28, 2016
I. Words as Weapons Come from a Wicked Heart
A. Jealousy
B. Condemnation
C. Selfish ambition
D. Arrogance
II. Words as Weapons to Destroy Others
A. Revile: Speaking against each other for their destruction
B. Slander: Lying about others for their destruction
III. Words as Weapons to Elevate Ourselves
A. Boast: Speaking about ourselves for our gain
B. Lie: Speaking falsely about ourselves for our gain
IV. Since God Knows Perfectly, He Judges Perfectly, We Must Humble Ourselves Before Him and Guard Every Word We Speak