Taming The Tongue--The Know-It-All And Divisive Tongue

Proverbs 12:23; Matthew 5:9; Ephesians 4:3; Proverbs 27:17; 2 Corinthians 1:12-13; Philippians 4:8; Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 55:18;   Proverbs 16:7; Zechariah 8:16; Malachi 2:4-6; Proverbs 17:9, 19:11     

Self look-up scriptures--Matthew 18:20; James 1:19; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 11:13; Matthew 11:6; James 4:10; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Psalm 27:8; Psalm 133:1

We are walking in today:  Taming The Tongue--The Know-It-All And Divisive Tongue

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Matthew 5:9  Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 
  Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
2 Corinthians 1:12-13 (AMP) 12) It is a reason for pride and exultation to which our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [generally] and especially toward you, with devout and pure motives and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God (the unmerited favor and merciful kindness by which God, exerting His holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, and keeps, strengthens, and increases them in Christian virtues). 13) For we write you nothing else but simply what you can read and understand [there is no double meaning to what we say], and I hope that you will become thoroughly acquainted [with divine things] and know and understand [them] accurately and well to the end,  
  Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Genesis 1:26-28 (MSG) God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, And, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.” God created human beings; he created them godlike, Reflecting God’s nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.”
Psalm 55:18 (AMP) He has redeemed my life in peace from the battle that was against me [so that none came near me], for they were many who strove with me.Proverbs 16:7 (AMP) When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Zechariah 8:16 (AMP) These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor; render the truth and pronounce the judgment or verdict that makes for peace in [the courts at] your gates.
Malachi 2:4-6 (MSG) “Maybe that will wake you up. Maybe then you’ll realize that I’m indicting you in order to put new life into my covenant with the priests of Levi, the covenant of GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies. My covenant with Levi was to give life and peace. I kept my covenant with him, and he honored me. He stood in reverent awe before me. He taught the truth and did not lie. He walked with me in peace and uprightness. He kept many out of the ditch, kept them on the road. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Proverbs 17:9 (AMP)He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends.Proverbs 19:11 (AMP) Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.
 Thank you for continuing on this study of the tongue brought to us by Sandy Bell.  We thank You God for her obedience and her time spent in study to deliver this study here on the line.  We pray that You would pour back into her for all that she has poured out on this line!  Today we are learning about the know-it-all and divisive tongue.  This is something that we have all dealt with at some point whether having to hear about all that another knows or ourselves over-sharing all that we think we know.   That women when trying to inquire of men and not be controlling to ask 'have you considered' instead of 'you should'.  Husbands can learn to say yes dear, that there is room to grow, in dealing with wives.  That we can actually use these skills in speaking with our children, friends, co-workers even ourselves.  We are to have words that speak peace and a drawing together not separating our brothers and sisters!  Thank You God for teaching us more on the tongue.  Thank You that You are showing us the error of our ways that we go back to how You made us, in Your image and likeliness.  Fiveamprayer we have to know what we are reflecting--is it the light and peace of God?  Or are we causing the peace to be disrupted?  Let us follow the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit in our thoughts and what we speak!  Thank You Lord for helping us get out tongue right!  We pray that You would build up Sandy Bell and we know that by Your stripes she is already healed!  Thank You God for such a on time word for this season and getting us ready to walk into 2013 empowered by Your word and strength!  Amen!  To hear this again click here.

We seal this prayer in His precious blood, by His Spirit:  I am prudent and do not flaunt my knowledge.  I will make every effort to refrain from division and make effort to make peace.
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J. Moss, Know Him
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Marcus Cole, Persuaded