A Word to the Wise: The Root of Words, by Paul David Tripp
James unequivocally declares that our communication problems cannot be solved by normal human means. Changes in location, situation, education, training, exercise, or the nature of the relationship will not solve the problem.
What we speak is directly related to what we want. Our words are one means to get what is important to us. An idolatrous heart produces words that serve the idols that grip us, which are often destructive and hurtful to others who stand in the way of our idols.
Word problems reveal heart problems. The people and situations around us do not make us say what we say; they are only the occasion for our hearts to reveal themselves in words.
How does this change begin? James 4:7-10 holds the answer.
Change begins at the level of the heart. Our passions, desires, thoughts, and motives must change. We must renounce the idols that have replaced God and turn our hearts back to him so that our words will reflect a heart ruled by God alone.
Because Jesus died, this transforming grace is freely available right here, right now.
Paul David Tripp, 5.14.25, Wednesday’s Word, https://www.paultripp.com/wednesdays-word/posts/the-root-of-words
James unequivocally declares that our communication problems cannot be solved by normal human means. Changes in location, situation, education, training, exercise, or the nature of the relationship will not solve the problem.
What we speak is directly related to what we want. Our words are one means to get what is important to us. An idolatrous heart produces words that serve the idols that grip us, which are often destructive and hurtful to others who stand in the way of our idols.
Word problems reveal heart problems. The people and situations around us do not make us say what we say; they are only the occasion for our hearts to reveal themselves in words.
How does this change begin? James 4:7-10 holds the answer.
Change begins at the level of the heart. Our passions, desires, thoughts, and motives must change. We must renounce the idols that have replaced God and turn our hearts back to him so that our words will reflect a heart ruled by God alone.
Because Jesus died, this transforming grace is freely available right here, right now.
Paul David Tripp, 5.14.25, Wednesday’s Word, https://www.paultripp.com/wednesdays-word/posts/the-root-of-words
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
1. First Person: A Foundational Choice (Jeff Iorg, Baptist Press) Excellent!
2. Mohler Questions ERLC’s ‘Utility,’ Draws Pushback from Commission’s Defenders
(Baptist Press)
3. SBC Leaders Gather For A Declaration of Cooperation to Mark the Cooperative Program’s 100th Anniversary (Baptist Press)
4. Project 3000 Missionaries Report God At Work (IMB/Baptist Press)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
P. S. I also host the SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry where ever you get your podcasts.
1. First Person: A Foundational Choice (Jeff Iorg, Baptist Press) Excellent!
2. Mohler Questions ERLC’s ‘Utility,’ Draws Pushback from Commission’s Defenders
(Baptist Press)
3. SBC Leaders Gather For A Declaration of Cooperation to Mark the Cooperative Program’s 100th Anniversary (Baptist Press)
4. Project 3000 Missionaries Report God At Work (IMB/Baptist Press)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
P. S. I also host the SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry where ever you get your podcasts.
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