Using Words Wisely

In perhaps the most challenging episode of the whole series, David reminds us that the Kingdom of God is not a matter of words, but of power. Those who think they know how to speak but do not have the humility, faith and obedience that comes with a real, living relationship with God will find that they are lacking this power. Calling yourself a christian doesn't make you a Christian, and calling Jesus your "Lord" doesn't make him your Lord! It is so important that we align our lives and our decisions with the truth that we profess, so that we will truly know and experience the power of God working in and through us.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

Never underestimate the power of your words. There are many ways that we can use words to bless those around us, further the Kingdom of God, and even change our circumstances or bring deep peace into our hearts. In this episode David looks at 14 types of effective words that we find in the Bible including prayer, prophecy, the gift of tongues, encouragement, preaching the gospel and thanksgiving.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

When we begin to understand how powerful our words are, we can be tempted to think that we should speak more often! However, that's not what wise people do. Often, the wisest thing to do is to keep quiet. In this episode David explains that sometimes our silence can speak more powerfully or effectively than our words ever could. You will discover that God is constantly speaking without using words, and so can you.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

The Bible says that the tongues of the wise bring healing. That means that when we learn to speak wisely, our words will be bringing healing to those around us. In this episode we're going to look at many examples in the Bible of how healing can come through words being spoken, as well as exploring why Jesus' disciples were not always successful when it came to healing the sick or casting out demons. If you want your life and words to be used by God to bring healing to many, this episode is for you!Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

Are you fully aware of Satan's devices? Do you know how he works and do you know how to avoid falling into his traps? This episode will give you great insight into how people's lives get destroyed and how they can be restored. Satan loves to use opportune moments to try to get us to believe his lies. Those who are not alert and do not fill their minds and hearts with God's truth may find themselves listening to and even speaking the language of the enemy. Whose language are you speaking?Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

Do you have somebody in your life who loves you enough to speak the truth to you, even when you don't want to hear it? Do you sometimes struggle to know when or how to correct another person? Perhaps you've tried in the past and been rejected, and you're worried that the same thing will happen again.In our society, speaking the truth in love is not a popular thing to do, but the Bible makes it clear that only by speaking the truth in love will we be able to grow into maturity in Christ. In this episode David speaks very practically about how we can speak the truth in love in a way that honours God and serves others.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

Has anybody ever slandered you? Have they spread lies about you or spoken about you in a way that has damaged your reputation? Perhaps you felt the need to try to stop them or to defend yourself? Beware, slander is a trap. If you don't know how to deal with it, it will cause you a lot of pain and has the potential to distract you from fulfilling your God-given calling. Listen as David unpacks what the Bible teaches us to do when somebody slanders us so that we can avoid the traps and walk in wonderful freedom.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

Learning how to speak wisely is like an art. In episode 5 David talks about one of the most important skills a Christian can ever learn - the art of discretion. The wise person speaks with discretion, and those who want to become wise must consciously work at improving the way they speak. The Bible teaches that those who learn the art of discretion enjoy many benefits, some of which may really surprise you!Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

In one of the most eye-opening episodes of this series, David tackles two of the most destructive things a believer can ever choose to do with their mouths. Gossip and slander destroy relationships, undermine trust, and destroy the unity of the Spirit that God desires us to have in the church. When we choose to gossip and slander, we are using our mouths to do the work of the enemy. Let this episode open your eyes, change your heart and cause you to speak in a way that honours God by honouring every human being that He has created.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters

In episode three David explains where our words come from and how we can change the way we speak. Jesus made it clear that our mouths speak what our hearts are full of, so it's impossible to fix your mouth without addressing the issues of your heart. Allow your heart to be deeply challenged as you discover how to remove the poison that is affecting the way you speak, and how to freely love and forgive the people who have hurt you the most.Support the showWatch Truth Planters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/truthplanters