Tiny Tongue, Mighty Impact

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Coming up on Renewed Mindsets.

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Have you ever wondered how much power your words hold?

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In just one day, you might speak thousands of words, some that build up and others that might tear down.

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What if you could harness your speech to reflect God's love in every interaction?

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Today, we're uncovering the truth about taming the tongue and discovering the life-changing impact of our words.

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Let's go, boys.

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Don't conform transform.

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Welcome back to Renewed Mindsets.

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I'm Rick and I'm so glad you're here.

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You know today's topic is both challenging and transformative Controlling the tongue.

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Did you know that the average person speaks about 16,000 words a day?

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Imagine the impact we could make if all those words were intentional day.

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Imagine the impact we could make if all those words were intentional, uplifting and God-honoring.

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Our words hold immense power power to build up or to tear down.

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Today we're going to unpack James, chapter 3, and Ephesians chapter 4, and we're going to reflect on practical ways to control our speech and even learn some fascinating facts about the human tongue.

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Stick around, because this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement.

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Now let's start by grounding ourselves in Scripture.

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I'll begin with James 3, verses 8-10 from the New Living Translation.

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But no one can tame the tongue.

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It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.

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Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God.

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And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth.

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Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right.

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That is a very convicting passage.

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James is drawing attention to the double-edged nature of our speech.

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Now think about it.

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We can use the same mouth to worship God on Sunday morning and then gossip or complain or road rage on somebody on Monday.

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It's a stark reminder that our words reflect our hearts.

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Controlling the tongue isn't just about discipline, it's about transformation.

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Now let's turn to Ephesians, chapter 4, verses 29 through 31 from the New Living Translation.

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Don't use foul or abusive language.

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Through 31 from the New Living Translation.

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Don't use foul or abusive language.

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Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

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And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live.

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Remember he has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you'll be saved on the day of redemption.

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Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.

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Now Paul's words here are so practical.

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He challenges us to avoid unwholesome talk.

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That includes gossip, sarcasm or any words that tear others down.

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Instead, we're called to speak words that edify and encourage.

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Now, how often do we stop to consider whether our words are truly benefiting those who hear them?

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This passage reminds us to be intentional and spirit-led in our communication.

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Now let's just take a deeper look at these passages.

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James uses the imagery of a restless, evil and deadly poison.

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Think about a single careless word and how it can spiral into hurt feelings or broken relationships or even years of regret.

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Right, have you ever said something in the heat of the moment that you wished you could take back?

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No, I have.

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James's warning isn't just to shame us.

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It's to wake us up to the gravity of our words and the need for God's help.

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And in Ephesians, paul goes on and talks hand in hand with this.

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It's not enough to simply avoid saying harmful things.

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We're called to replace those words with ones that build others up.

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It's not always easy, especially when we're hurt or frustrated, but this is where the Holy Spirit comes in.

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We can't do this in our own strength.

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Controlling the tongue is part of our sanctification.

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It's a daily process of surrendering our hearts and mouths to God.

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So have you ever heard the phrase word of mouth?

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Word of mouth is a phrase that refers to the sharing of information between people through spoken communication.

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Word of mouth is also a form of social influence.

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Word of mouth is also a form of social influence and that's based on trust and personal relationships.

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It operates on the principle that people are more likely to believe and act on the advice of somebody that they know and trust better, or rather than on advertising or other forms of marketing right.

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So the reason why word of mouth is so effective is because of the way that our brains process information.

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When we receive information from somebody we know and trust, it activates the reward centers in our brain, which release dopamine all those feel-good neurotransmitters and this makes us more likely to remember and act on the information that we receive, and add to that when we share information with other people, it reinforces our own beliefs and strengthens our relationships.

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That's the social validation and it's a powerful motivator for human behavior, and I think every one of y'all ought to try it.

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I need you to word of mouth this podcast to everybody you know and, just as a test, just to see how they like it and how you feel about it.

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I'm so sorry it all can't be an advertisement, can it?

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Let's talk about how we can apply all these truths that we've gone over in our daily lives.

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Okay, I'm going to share four practical steps that can help us control our tongue.

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First, pause before speaking.

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Have you ever heard the saying think before you speak.

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Well?

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Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 28 says the heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking.

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The mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

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Now this verse reminds us to pause and consider our words carefully.

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When you're in a heated situation, take a deep breath before responding.

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Ask yourself is what I'm about to say true and kind and necessary?

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Second, choose words that build up.

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Make it a habit to speak encouragement and gratitude and truth.

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Replace complaints with thankfulness Instead of criticizing.

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Offer constructive feedback.

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Remember words have the power to heal.

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Proverbs 16.24 says Kind words are like honey sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

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At my church we actually had, right before Christmas or right before right around the holiday time, we had a no complaining week, and every time you caught yourself or you caught somebody else complaining I don't remember what the deal was you had to put a dollar in the offering plate for the school.

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We have a school at our church, so apparently there was a lot of money donated to the school during that time.

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The third one is accountability.

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Change in your life doesn't happen in isolation.

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Find a trusted friend or a family member or a mentor, somebody that can hold you accountable.

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Ask them to, in a loving way, point out when your words don't align with God's standard, and don't forget to pray together for wisdom and self-control.

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And finally, daily surrender.

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Every morning, surrender your speech to God.

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Pray something like this Lord, guard my tongue today.

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Help me to speak words that glorify you and edify others.

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Holy Spirit, take control of my mouth.

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It's amazing how starting the day with this mindset can transform your intentions.

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It's amazing how starting the day with this mindset can transform your intentions.

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Now let's take a little break from all this heavy stuff and jump into some fun.

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Some fascinating facts about the human tongue.

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The tongue is an incredible organ.

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It's made up of eight muscles which give it strength and flexibility.

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It's not the strongest muscle in the body, but it is certainly one of the most versatile.

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Okay, next thing taste buds.

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The average human tongue has about 2,000 to 4,000 taste buds.

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Now, these tiny receptors allow us to enjoy sweet, salty, sour, bitter.

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And here's a fun fact your taste buds regenerate every 10 to 14 days.

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Now here's something you might not have known Tongue prints.

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Just like fingerprints, everybody's tongue print is unique.

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It's amazing.

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It just makes me think if, uh, all these TV shows and movies where somebody gets arrested if they had to lick a piece of paper rather than get their fingerprint, anyway, it's stupid.

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I just thought it was funny.

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It's just a reminder of how, how fearfully and wonderfully made we are.

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Um, the tongue and of course we all know this it's essential for speech, and its precise movements allow us to articulate sounds and words.

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Without it, clear communication would be impossible.

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Think about it the next time you're singing or sharing a heartfelt message with somebody, or if you're doing a podcast and you want to do an example of that you're going to keep your tongue in the bottom of your mouth and not use it when you talk.

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And if I will cook, a couple will be impossible.

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Can you go back by that kind of thing of heaven, man?

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That's horrible.

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And only you diehards are the ones that heard that because you're listening.

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Near the end I got a couple other quick ones here.

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The tongue is the fastest healing tissue in the body.

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It's always working.

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The tongue guides saliva into the throat while you sleep.

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It can change color to indicate your health.

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The blue whale this is a big one, the blue whale.

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Of course that's not a human tongue, but the blue whale's tongue weighs 2.7 tons.

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2.7 tons, it's a big, old tongue.

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And now Deep Thoughts with Rick Yuhas Don't mix bad words with your bad mood.

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You'll have many opportunities to change a mood, but you'll never get the opportunity to replace the words that you spoke.

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Now, as I wrap up here, I want to leave you with this thought Controlling the tongue is no small task, but it's a vital part of living a God-honoring life.

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We've got to remember that our words have the power to bring life or destruction, and by yielding our speech to the Holy Spirit and committing to building others up.

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We can reflect God's love in every conversation.

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So let's close in prayer.

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Father God, we surrender our tongues to you.

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Help us to speak words that bring life and healing and encouragement.

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Forgive us for the times that we've used our words to harm people, and guide us to use your speech to glorify.

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To glorify you In Jesus' precious name, amen.

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Until next time, stay rooted in God's wisdom and let your words bring life.

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Is it harder to toot or toot or toot tooters to toot?

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Listen to that.

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Stay rooted in God's wisdom and let your words bring life.

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Is it harder to toot or toot or toot tooters to toot?

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Listen to that.

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Is it harder to toot or toot or toot tooters to toot?

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Is it harder to toot or to toot or to tooters to toot man?

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Is it harder to toot or to toot to tooters to toot?

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Is it harder to toot or to tooter to tooters to toot?

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I don't even know why I'm saying toot so much.

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