2 Timothy 2:14-26

"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"

True or False?

Proverbs 12:18

Matthew 12:36 (and context)

1. Are we careless with the Word of God?
2. Are we careless with our own words?
3. What will we do about careless words in our midst?

1. God's Word
3 Errors
a. Use the right words for the wrong reasons (to quarrel, not edifying)
b. Use the right words in the wrong way (mis-defined, ie 'resurrection')
c. Use the wrong words for the right reasons (overly verbose)

2. Our words
a. Godless chatter
b. Foolish and stupid arguments

3. Others' words
a. God's house is filled with many people (matthew 13)
b. God know those who are His
c. Our job is to turn away from wickedness
- avoid (16)
- turn away (19)
- cleanse himself from (21)
- flee (22)
- don't have anything to do with (23)

We can either be trapped by the adversary or by God, no middle ground