Talk That Builds A Home

Talk That Builds a Home

Talk That Builds a Home James 3:1-13 "Your words create the world your family lives in."

Thought-Provoking Quote

"Your words don't evaporate. They embed."

Big Idea Your words create the world your family lives in.

The Struggle Is Real

The people we love the most often get the worst version of our words.

Spiritual Insight What if the biggest spiritual battle in your house … is on your tongue?

James 3:5-6 "The tongue is a fire... it corrupts the whole body..."

Fire Application Your kids are flammable. Speak like you're carrying matches.

James 3:4 "...steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go."

Rudder Insight You don't need to control the ocean. Just surrender the rudder.

James 3:11-12

"Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?"

Heart Source Slide

If bitterness is coming out, something bitter is still inside. Only the Holy Spirit can fix the spring.

Application - Family Phrase

Create a family phrase:

• "In this house, we speak life." • "We apologize when we get it wrong." • “We don’t hide—love makes us safe.” “Honor starts with how we speak.”

Application - Pause. Pray. Proceed. Before speaking:

1. Pause
2. Pray
3. Proceed

Legacy Quote

Your voice will become a memory. What will it echo?

Legacy Challenge

Let your voice be the safest place your family knows.

Closing Prayer

Lord, tame our tongues. Let our words build what hell cannot destroy.

Final Big Idea Your words create the world your family lives in.