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It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with the horse via the reins.” (https://www.horsehealthproducts.com/horsemans-report/horse-care/a-bit-about-bits) The horse Two Key Comparisons Tongue Compared to the bit (similarity – it controls the body) Tongue Compared to the horse (difference – it can’t be tamed) The Main Idea You be quiet so that Holy Spirit can speak through your tongue. How to Spot a Christian James 1:26–27 “bridle his tongue” (What we say) “keep oneself unstained from the world” (What we do) “visit orphans and widows in their affliction” (How we care) The Three Cs of Christian Practice Conversation Conduct Compassion James 1:26 (ESV): 26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. The scripture is clear: You cannot tame the tongue, but you can bridle it. Not only can you bridle your tongue, but you are expected to. It is a . The Christian Triple Threat James 1:19–20 Quick to Hear Slow to Speak Slow to Anger Shut your mouth. Open it on the Holy Spirit’s cue. Let the Holy Spirit Guide Your Speech Why is speech so important? Imitating God is a command and speech is one of the ways we fulfill it. (Ephesians 5:1) Speech is a vital part of our Christian experience: Prayer Tongues Interpretation Prophecy Praise Worship Forgiveness Confession of sin Moving mountains Scriptural meditation Exercising spiritual authority Resisting the devil Rebuking evil Encouragement Comfort Edification Teaching Preaching Spreading the gospel Thanksgiving Making commitments/oaths Testimony Storytelling Honor The Holy Spirit guides our speech in two ways: directly and indirectly The Holy Spirit guides your speech indirectly through your and character. Luke 6:45 The good treasure of the heart is the word of God (Proverbs 7:3; Psalm 119:11 ) Galatians 5:22–23 Watch Your Mouth Ephesians 4:29 Ephesians 4:31 Ephesians 5:4 The Holy Spirit guides us directly through inspired speech: When you are filled with the Spirit, one of the first things God does is take control of your tongue. It is a biblical pattern: Luke 1:41–42 Luke 1:67 Acts 2:4 Acts 4:8 Acts 4:31 Acts 13:9–10 Being Filled with the Spirit is a Command Ephesians 5:18–20 The Beauty of Spiritual Language When the Holy Spirit guides our speech directly, He bypasses the mind. 1 Corinthians 14:2–3 1 Corinthians 14:13–15 Romans 8:26 What Must I Do to Be Full of the Spirit and Full of His Words? Desire 1 Corinthians 14:1 Prepare Colossians 3:9–10 Ask Luke 11:13 © Joshua D. 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