(Scripture Reading: Prov. 10:11-21)

 
CHRISTIANS NEED TO BE GOOD COMMUNICATORS

A good communicator will:

• Prov. 10:11...............Try to help rather than be cruel with his words
  

• Prov. 10:12-13..........Speak from a good understanding of his topic, people, etc.
  

• Prov. 10:14...............Speak from knowledge
  

• Prov. 10:18...............Not be deceptive with his words
  

• Prov. 10:19...............Be judicious with his words
  

• Prov. 10:20...............Reflect his honesty as he speaks
  

• Prov. 10:21...............Have the welfare of his listener(s) in mind
  

• Prov. 25:11...............With careful words meet the needs of others
  

• Prov. 25:12...............Speak helpful words
  

• Prov. 25:13...............Be reliable and trustworthy
  

• Prov. 25:14...............Not exaggerate in order to flatter himself
  

• Prov. 26:17...............Know when not to speak
  

• Prov. 26:18-19..........Know that inappropriate humor hinders communication
  

• Prov. 26:20-23..........Not tell tales and will speak to the person who needs to hear his words
  

• Prov. 26:24-28..........Not use deceptive, flattering words
  

• James 3:1-6...............Exercise self-control, knowing the power of words and his accountability