𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛… 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦

ONE MOUTH… MANY TONGUES

(The Power, Peril, and Purpose of the Tongue in the Dispensation of Grace)
Key Pauline Text: Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying…”

INTRODUCTION

In this present Dispensation of the Grace of God (Ephesians 3:1–2), believers are not under the Law but under Grace—yet grace never excuses careless speech.

The tongue reveals the heart, spreads doctrine, wounds saints, or builds the Body of Christ.
One mouth can speak many tongues—some holy, some harmful.

Today we will examine 9 DISPENSATIONAL TRUTHS about the tongue—rightly divided and rightly directed.

PROCLAIMING TONGUE (Truth that Glorifies God)
Colossians 1:25; Romans 10:17
Explanation:
In this age, God is magnified when believers proclaim the Pauline gospel of grace.

A. Preaches Christ Alone – Not religion, but the finished cross
B. Publishes Pure Grace – Salvation by grace through faith
C. Proclaims Right Doctrine – According to Romans–Philemon
Dispensational Insight: The primary tongue of the believer today is a gospel-proclaiming tongue, not a sign-seeking one.

PRAYING TONGUE (Dependence on God)
Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6
Explanation:
Prayer in this dispensation is not ritual—it is relationship.

A. Access Without Mediators – Direct access in Christ
B. Asking According to Grace – Not kingdom demands
C. Aligning with God’s Will – Thankful, not fearful
Dispensational Insight: We pray in Christ, not toward a temple.

PRAISING TONGUE (Gratitude Under Grace)
Ephesians 5:19–20; Colossians 3:16
Explanation:
Grace produces gratitude, not murmuring.

A. Thankful Speech – Even in trials
B. Truth-Centered Songs – Teaching and admonishing
C. Testifying of Grace – Not self-promotion
Dispensational Insight: Praise flows from position, not performance.

POISONOUS TONGUE (Corrupt Communication)
Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:8
Explanation:
Grace does not excuse filthy or destructive speech.

A. Filthy Talk – Dishonors Christ
B. Fierce Words – Produce strife
C. Fleshly Speech – Reveals carnality
Dispensational Insight: Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness, not speak it freely.

PROUD TONGUE (Self-Exalting Speech)
1 Corinthians 1:29–31; Romans 12:3
Explanation:
Pride corrupts both doctrine and fellowship.

A. Boasting in Flesh – Not in Christ
B. Belittling Others – Damages unity
C. Bragging Spiritually – Denies grace
Dispensational Insight: Grace humbles; pride imitates religion.

PERVERSE TONGUE (Lying & Deception)
Colossians 3:9; Ephesians 4:25
Explanation:
Falsehood fractures the Body of Christ.

A. Doctrinal Lies – Mix law and grace
B. Dishonest Speech – Breaks trust
C. Double Talk – Confuses believers
Dispensational Insight: Right doctrine requires truthful speech.

PROVOKING TONGUE (Anger & Bitterness)
Ephesians 4:31; Romans 12:19
Explanation:
Uncontrolled speech ignites spiritual fires.

A. Angry Outbursts – Quench edification
B. Accusing Words – Reflect the flesh
C. Avenging Speech – Usurps God’s role
Dispensational Insight: The believer rests in grace, not retaliation.

POLLUTING TONGUE (Gossip & Murmuring)
Philippians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 12:20
Explanation:
Gossip masquerades as concern but destroys unity.

A. Murmuring Spirit – Complains against grace
B. Meddling Speech – Invades others’ matters
C. Misleading Talk – Damages testimony
Dispensational Insight: The Body of Christ grows by edification, not rumor.

PURIFYING TONGUE (Edifying Speech)
Ephesians 4:29; Romans 14:19
Explanation:
Grace trains the tongue to heal, not harm.

A. Building Words – Strengthen believers
B. Blessing Speech – Minister grace
C. Balanced Doctrine – Rightly divided truth
Dispensational Insight: The goal of speech is edification of the Body.

CONCLUSION

One mouth can speak many tongues—
but only one kind pleases God in this age:
A tongue submitted to grace, guided by truth, and governed by love.

CALL TO ACTION

Examine your tongue
Submit your speech to Scripture
Speak grace to the hearers
“Let your speech be always with grace…” (Colossians 4:6)

FINAL THOUGHTS

In the Dispensation of Grace,
the tongue is not for signs, anger, or self—
but for Christ, truth, and edification.
One mouth… choose one message.