This study is based on the book "30 Days to Taming you Tongue" by Deborah Smith Pegues
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What I will be writing here is notes I have from when I read the book. It is designed to give you an overview of major points in that day's lesson. And other commentary from my own reflection.
So far we have done: The Belittling Tongue, The Betraying Tongue, The Meddling Tongue, The Gossiping Tongue, The Slandering Tongue, The Self-Depreciating Tongue - Day 9, The Boasting Tongue, The Manipulating Tongue, The Argumentative Tongue Day 6, The Divisive Tongue Day 5, The Hasty Tongue Day 4, Temptations Strategy Day 3, The Flattering Tongue Day 2, and The Lying Tongue Day 1. Click on the links to catch up.
- A prudent man conceals his knowledge (Proverbs 12:23)
- Instead of saying "you should" say "have you considered"
- Wise people don't make a show of their knowledge (Proverbs 12:23)
- Assuming the role of arrogant expert is an indication of pride
- Allow someone to tell you something without saying "I already knew that"
- Do not always question the validity of someone's statement
- Don't be the person to always looks it up on google to disprove them
- Displaying intellectual superiority will alienate others making them feel inferior
- Listen to others, resist correcting or contradicting others, limit input to one or two points
- - mutual sharing of ideas
- Consider the possibly that you may be wrong
(Proverbs 3:7 HRB) Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear YAHWEH and depart from evil.
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(Proverbs 13:10 HRB) Arguing only comes by pride, but wisdom is with those who take advice.
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