1. LEARNING TO TALK

2. Colossians 4:2-6 Pray for evangelism For opportunity For wisdom Live for evangelism With wisdom Speak up for evangelism With grace “How” is as important as “what”

3. Principles in Proverbs 10:12 attitude is the key to communication James 1:19 willingness to listen is priority 18:13 a folly and shame to answer without hearing first 10:19 volume - quantity of words 15:1 volume of voice – “a soft answer turns anger away” 25:15 a gentle tongue breaks a bone

4. Principles in Proverbs 12:23 a good word can make one glad 13:3, 15:28, 29:20 slow to speak is wise 16:21,24 sweet words 16:27-28 destructive speaking 17:4 hearing what you want to hear 17:7 boasting and lying are wrong 17:9 don’t spread bad news, even if it is true

5. Principles in Proverbs 17:14 don’t make a mountain out of a molehill 17:27-28 be calm 18:2, 29:11 the other side of that coin 18:6-7 fighting words get the fool into trouble 18:17 two sides to every story 18:20 power of speech in pleasing others 18:24 be friendly

6. Principles in Proverbs 19:11 honor in overlooking wrongs against you 20:3 ditto 20:5 most men don’t reveal their deepest thoughts 6:12-17, 20:4 nonverbal communication 25:14 Don’t make empty promises 25:17 Don’t wear out your welcome

7. Principles in Proverbs 25:20, 26:4-5, 27:14 timing is important 26:17 Don’t be a busybody 26:18 don’t be deceptive even in jest 26:24-26 watch out for flattery 27:15 don’t nag 28:13 confess wrong and receive mercy Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:8-2:2 for child of God Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38 for alien sinner