A Perfect Man

Do you desire to be a perfect Christian man? James says that “If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2)

I had a lot of agreeing comments on the “Tongue” post, and so with permission, I’m sharing some sermon notes from my pastor, who just happened to speak on controlling our speech after my recent blog article. Here are some important concepts about “The Words of a Christian.”

1. The Bible says that our words are an indicator, or test of our Christian maturity. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. James 3:2

2. The Bible says that our words are going to be judged. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. Matthew 12:36

3. The Bible says that we Christians should use our words to benefit others. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

4. The Bible says that we Christians can find Joy in using our words properly. A man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 25:11

5. The Bible says that we Christians should avoid participating in gossip. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts. Proverbs 18:8

6. The Bible says that we would do well to pray about our words. The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. Isaiah 50:4.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

I pray the Holy Spirit will help make you and I like the perfect man, Jesus, the Christ.

Thanks to Pastor Bruce