Revelation 12:11James 3:1-12The Big Idea: Managing your mouth requires God’s constant help.Problem #1: Presumptive authorityProblem #2: Your tongue is a very real and present danger.“You know the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I have no idea who came up with that. It’s simply not true at all. No one stays in a hospital with a broken bone forever, but the couches of counselors are dented by those who sit week after week searching for healing from hurtful words. Of the things you hate about yourself most are things others have said to you, probably when you were young and didn’t know how to handle them. Words can damage the soul.” - David McLemoreProblem #3: It all starts at the sourceMatthew 12:34Matthew 15:18Response:• Humble your heart before God• Invite the Presence of God into your heart• B.L.E.S.S. your OikosDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Matthew 6:25-34► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

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