Jeremy Utley - Guard Against The Two G's

Jeremy UtleyJuly 11, 201621mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Guard Against The Two G's Date: 07-10-2016 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that growing in the fear of the Lord requires our affections to reflect God's, meaning we must hate evil, pride, and perverted speech. The speaker specifically warns against the 'two G's'—gossip and grumbling—as these are forms of perverted speech that distract from disciplined living. He urges listeners to guard their mouths by keeping their thoughts in their minds, contrasting this with the tendency to talk about others when there is nothing productive to do.

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Do we hate evil and perverted speech?Growing in the fear of the Lord means hating the things God hates, including pride, arrogance, and the perverted mouth.Proverbs 8:13

Watch out for gossip and grumblingAt work, common interests lead to the two G's: gossip about people and grumbling about less-than-ideal circumstances.2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

The shame of being a troublesome meddlerScripture places meddling and talking about others on the same level as other serious sins.1 Peter 4:15

A complaining spirit proves a lack of trust in GodGrumbling demonstrates a lack of belief that God is on the throne and in control of our circumstances.

The high return on investment of taming the tongueControlling our speech requires high discipline and provides the leverage needed to bridle the whole body.

Rejoice alwaysWe must maintain an inner attitude of rejoicing and outwardly testify to our trust in God's merciful hands.

Cry out for deliveranceWe should spend time crying out audibly to God day and night, desperate for deliverance from temptation and sin.

Praise Him day and nightHaving God's praise on our lips at all times serves as a genuine overflow of recognizing His faithfulness.Psalm 92:1–2

Watch your ears and guard your influencesBad company corrupts good morals, so we must radicalize our protection against hearing and participating in perverse speech.

Appear as lights in the worldA refusal to gossip and grumble allows us to shine as a light and testify to our faith without even speaking the name of Jesus.

Living a life that prompts questionsOur righteous speech and gracious conduct should cause unconverted people to ask who we know that makes us speak this way.

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