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Proverbs WisdomOpen Your Mouth and Say\u2026, Proverbs July 20, 2014Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: I need God\u2019s and others\u2019 help in dealing with what must be going on in my heartAbove all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23Where do these negative messages come from? (ref. Luke 6:45; Matthew 12:33-37)The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Proverbs 26:28The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4How did we get here? 1.It\u2019s part of a fallen nature (ref. Romans 7:15-25)App: Recognizing this nature we must put our faith in the one who has the power to change us2.We\u2019ve been lied toThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (ref. James 3:2)What can be done?1.Believe, confess, repent, receive2.Give yourself to God Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God\u2019s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God\u2014this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:13.Be intentional about worship and thanksgiving (ref. Proverbs 18:21)4.Exchange the lies for the TruthDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\u2019s will is\u2014his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 (also see Philippians 4:8)5.Get around a few others who you can be honest with What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?