Give It To Me Straight
Verbal Integrity
Trust the Process (His Sovereignty, His Timing, His Character)
Through our consistency, trust currency is built by God
James 1:7
James 5:12
Acts 2:30
2 Cor 1:23
Swearing is borrowing currency to convince others you are trustworthy
Matthew 5:33-36
We are held accountable to the vows we make
Numbers 30:2
Dt. 23:21-23
This second simple sentence is a continuation of a broader theme in the book of James: Verbal Integrity - Consistency with our Words
James 5:12
- Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry - (James 1:19)
- Those who consider themselves religious, and do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves - (James 1:26)
- Not many of you should become teachers - (James 3:1)
- No person can tame the tongue - (James 3:8)
- Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. This should not be. (James 3:9-12)
- Do not slander one another - (James 4:11)
- Don’t grumble against one another - (James 5:9)
- Do not swear - (James 5:12)
A simple Yes or No will do. Verbal Integrity is essential.
Luke 6:45
James 5:12
You will be held accountable for your words.
- Trust is relational currency
- Words Matter…they display integrity and embody Jesus
- Words Matter…they communicate where your trust resides
Series Information
James does not beat around the bush. He speaks right into the various challenges to us growing in our faith. James truly gives it to us straight in a manner that helps us self-reflect and then act.