𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛

“THE DANGEROUS POWER OF THE MOUTH”

(Why the Tongue Reveals the Heart and Determines Direction)

James 3:5–6 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

The mouth may be small, but it is spiritually deadly when uncontrolled. In this Dispensation of Grace, the believer is not judged by the Law—but the tongue still reveals whether the mind is renewed or worldly.

Jesus taught that words come from the heart, and Paul warned that corrupt communication grieves the Spirit. This message exposes how the mouth becomes a tool of corruption when not governed by the Spirit of God.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” — Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)

① The SOURCE of the Mouth
Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45

A. The Heart Produces Words – Words are not accidents; they expose inner condition
B. The Mind Programs Speech – What fills the mind controls the mouth
C. The Spirit or the Flesh Governs Output – One will dominate (Rom. 8:6)
Dispensational Truth: Grace does not excuse unrenewed thinking.

② The SINFULNESS of the Tongue
James 3:6; Romans 3:13

A. It Is Set on Fire of Hell – James directly links the tongue to hellish influence
B. It Spreads Spiritual Corruption – Like fire, words destroy fast
C. It Defiles the Whole Body – Speech affects testimony, walk, and influence

③ The SINS Spoken by the Mouth
Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:8

A. Gossip that Destroys – Quiet poison (Prov. 16:28)
B. Cursing that Defiles – Opposite of grace speech
C. Lying that Deceives – Satan’s native language (John 8:44)

④ The STRONGHOLD of the Mind
Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5

A. Unrenewed Minds Produce Corrupt Speech
B. Carnal Thinking Feeds the Tongue
C. Truth Must Replace Toxic Thought Patterns
Dispensational emphasis: Renewing the mind is Pauline doctrine.

⑤ The STRATEGY of Satan
James 3:14–15; Ephesians 6:12

A. Satan Uses Words to Manipulate
B. Seduction Often Begins with Speech
C. Control Is Maintained Through Deception
Words are Satan’s primary weapon in this age.

⑥ The SORROW Caused by Words
Proverbs 18:14; Psalm 34:13

A. Broken Relationships – Words wound deeply
B. Destroyed Reputations – Hard to restore
C. Grieved Holy Spirit – Ephesians 4:30

⑦ The SOLUTION through the Spirit
Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18

A. Walk in the Spirit – Prevents flesh-led speech
B. Be Filled Continually – Not emotional, but controlled
C. Yield the Tongue Daily – Romans 6:13

⑧ The SANCTIFICATION of Speech
Colossians 4:6; Titus 2:8

A. Speech Seasoned with Grace
B. Sound Words that Cannot Be Condemned
C. Edifying Instead of Exploiting
Grace teaching must produce grace talking.

⑨ The SHOWING of Spiritual Maturity
James 1:26; Proverbs 10:19

A. Mature Believers Control Their Tongue
B. Silence Is Sometimes Wisdom
C. Words Reveal Growth or Carnality

CONCLUSION

The mouth is not merely a physical organ—it is a spiritual indicator. In the Dispensation of Grace, God is not reforming behavior but transforming the mind.
If the tongue is dirty, the heart is neglected.
If the speech is corrupt, the mind is unrenewed.

CALL TO ACTION

Examine your words this week
Replace worldly talk with Scripture
Ask God to bridle your tongue
Submit your speech to the authority of Christ

“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth…” — Psalm 141:3 (KJV)

FINAL THOUGHTS

Your tongue reveals your master
Words can either heal or burn
Renewed minds produce righteous speech
Satan works through careless words
Grace teaching demands grace talking
Scripture cleans the mouth
Corrupt words grieve the Spirit
Mature believers speak wisely
A controlled tongue honors Christ