𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

THE MOUTH THAT MAGNIFIES CHRIST

From Worldly Words to Grace-Filled Speech
Key Text: Colossians 4:6 (KJV)
Right Division Anchor: 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt…” — Colossians 4:6

INTRODUCTION

The mouth reveals the heart, the mind, and the master.
In this dispensation of grace, God is not reforming tongues through law—
He is transforming speech through identity in Christ.
The issue is not cleaning up language
The issue is who lives inside the speaker

Rightly divided Scripture shows a clear contrast between:
The mouth of the unbeliever (flesh-driven)
The mouth of the believer in Christ (Spirit-led)

POSITION — Speech Flows from Standing
Romans 8:1 | 2 Corinthians 5:17

A. No Condemnation — Not judged by words
B. New Creation — Old speech patterns broken
C. New Identity — Christ now speaks through us
Insight:
Speech is the fruit of position, not the proof of salvation.

PROBLEM — The Fallen Tongue of the Flesh
Romans 3:13–14 | James 3:6

A. Corrupted Source — Sin-infected nature
B. Controlling Power — Tongue sets direction
C. Condemning Effect — Produces death
Dispensational Truth:
The flesh cannot speak righteousness—even religious flesh.

POWER — Grace Governs the Believer’s Mouth
Titus 2:11–12 | Colossians 4:6

A. Grace Teaches — Godly communication
B. Grace Trains — Self-control in speech
C. Grace Transforms — Tone and content
Pauline Balance:
Grace does what rules never can—change the source.

PURPOSE — Words Are Given to Edify
Ephesians 4:29

A. Minister Grace — Not filth
B. Build Others — Not tear down
C. Benefit Hearers — Not self
Mid-Acts Application:
Every word should serve edification, not ego.

PROOF — Faith Is Heard, Not Just Believed
Romans 10:9–10 | 2 Corinthians 4:13

A. Confession of Christ — Gospel clarity
B. Communication of Truth — Sound doctrine
C. Courage to Speak — Not ashamed
Dispensational Insight:
Belief speaks—silence is not maturity.

PURITY — The Spirit Refines the Tongue
Galatians 5:16 | 1 Corinthians 2:13

A. Spirit-Led Words — Not carnal talk
B. Spiritual Discernment — Right timing
C. Sanctified Speech — Set apart
Pauline Reminder:
Walking in the Spirit includes how we talk.

PATTERN — Christ-Like Speech in Daily Life
Philippians 2:14–15

A. No Murmuring — Complaints replaced
B. No Disputing — Peaceful tone
C. No Corruption — Blameless witness
Truth:
Christ is magnified not only in sermons—but in conversations.

PROTECTION — Words Guard the Gospel Witness
2 Corinthians 6:3 | 1 Corinthians 9:12

A. No Offense Given — Gospel unhindered
B. No Stumbling Block — Testimony guarded
C. No Compromise — Truth preserved
Dispensational Caution:
Careless speech can cancel careful doctrine.

PERSPECTIVE — Speaking for Eternal Reward
2 Corinthians 5:10 | Matthew 12:36

A. Words Evaluated — At the Judgment Seat
B. Works Remembered — Including speech
C. Worthy Aim — Pleasing Christ
Reminder:
We don’t answer to culture—we answer to Christ.

CONCLUSION

The mouth of the unbeliever flows from death
The mouth of the believer should flow from grace
Not perfect speech
But purposeful speech
Not flesh-driven
But Spirit-led

CALL TO ACTION

Yield your tongue to grace
Renew your mind with Pauline truth
Speak to edify, not entertain
Let Christ be heard in your words
Use your mouth as a gospel instrument

FINAL THOUGHTS

Identity shapes speech
Flesh corrupts words
Grace transforms language
Edification is the goal
Faith must be spoken
Spirit-led words matter
Christlikeness is heard
Testimony is protected by speech
Eternal reward includes words

YOUR MOUTH WILL REVEAL WHO REIGNS IN YOUR HEART.