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The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart… Proverbs 10:20

The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. Proverbs 10:20	The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. valuable righteousness
All you need to do is to say ‘Yes’ if you mean ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ if you mean ‘No.’ Anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37	Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. reliability evil

As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. evangelism learning
The heavens were made by the word of the Lord, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6	The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. creation heaven
Lying lips conceal hatred, and anyone who slanders another is a fool. Proverbs 10:18	Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. gossip lying
For one believes in the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. Romans 10:10	For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. faith salvation acknowledging
Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6	The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. righteousness blessing
I have not strayed from the commandments of his lips; I have treasured in my heart the words of his mouth. Job 23:12	I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food. law obedience Word of God
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will be continually on my lips. Psalm 34:2	I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. worship blessing praise
Above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth, or use any oaths at all. Let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No.” Otherwise you may be condemned. James 5:12	But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned. honesty truth judgment
In my anguish I cried out to the Lord and called to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:7	But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. prayer listening
No prophecy ever came from human initiative. Rather, when people spoke as messengers of God, they did so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21	Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God. prophecy Spirit Holy Spirit
If your brother should sin, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day, and comes back to you seven times to say, ‘I am sorry,’ you must forgive him. Luke 17:3b-4	If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. sin repentance forgiveness
God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. Genesis 1:3	Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. creation light
You might say to yourself, “How can we know that the Lord did not speak the message?” If what the prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord is not true and it does not happen, then the message was not proclaimed by the Lord. The prophet has spoken presumptuously, you should not fear him. Deuteronomy 18:21-22	But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the Lord?’ If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared. prophecy truth
The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. Proverbs 12:22	The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. lying honesty truth
I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Acts 22:7	I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ miracles persecution
And you will say on that day: Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4	In that wonderful day you will sing: “Thank the Lord! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!” evangelism worship praise
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which separated and came to rest on each one of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit enabled them to do so. Acts 2:3-4	Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. Spirit pentecost Holy Spirit
I will offer praise to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all your wondrous deeds. Psalm 9:2	I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. worship gratitude miracles
The whispers of a gossiper are tasty morsels that corrode one’s inner being. Proverbs 18:8	Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. gossip
When they had finished their prayer, the place where they were gathered together shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and proclaimed the word of God fearlessly. Acts 4:31	After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. pentecost Holy Spirit prayer
You have already been cleansed by the word I have spoken to you. John 15:3	You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. purification Word of God evil
I then heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8	Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.” prophecy evangelism
But what I tell you is this: Do not swear at all, either by heaven, since it is God’s throne, or by earth, since that is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, since that is the city of the great King. Matthew 5:34-35	But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne. And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King. reliability heaven world