1. Some Uses of the Tongue “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.” ~ Proverbs 12:18

2. Ungodly Uses of the Tongue (Young Widows) “And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. ~ 1 Timothy 5:13

3. Ungodly Uses of the Tongue Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him. ~ Colossians 3:9-10

4. Ungodly Uses of the Tongue Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. ~ Ephesians 4:29

5. Ungodly Uses of the Tongue Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. ~ Ephesians 4:31

6. Godly Uses of the Tongue That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. ~ Romans 10:9-10

7. Godly Uses of the Tongue And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:13-14

8. Godly Uses of the Tongue But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. ~ 1 Peter 3:14-15

9. Godly Uses of the Tongue Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. ~ Colossians 4:5-6

10. The Tongue Can’t be tamed, but must be controlled! James 3:1-8