Be Slow To Speak (Clip)
Santosh Poonen emphasizes the importance of being slow to speak and quick to listen, encouraging believers to humble themselves before God by controlling their words.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of being slow to speak and quick to listen, urging individuals to take time before speaking impulsively. It highlights the need to have few words, acknowledging God's sovereignty and our humility before Him. The message encourages a posture of humility and reverence in our communication, recognizing God's authority and our position on earth.
Full Transcript
Be slow to speak and quick to listen. Take time before you spout off at the mouth, before you just say that. Be slow to speak, say less.
Whether it's in the home or in the workplace or here in our meetings, be slow to speak, be quick to listen. Why? Because he says in verse 4, look at what happened to David. This has been my prayer.
Lord, I want to be slower to speak. I want my words to be few. We sing in another song.
You are God in heaven, here I am on earth, and so let my words be few. You're God in heaven, I'm here on earth. Help me never to forget that.
Help me never to think that I can lift up my head and say, how dare you God? Let my words be few. You're God in heaven, I'm here on earth.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Command to Be Slow to Speak
- Importance of controlling speech
- Being quick to listen before speaking
- Application in daily life settings
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II. Biblical Example of David
- David’s experience as a lesson
- Prayer to have few words
- Acknowledging God's sovereignty
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III. Humbling Ourselves Before God
- Recognizing God’s position in heaven
- Our place on earth
- Letting our words be few in reverence
Key Quotes
“Be slow to speak and quick to listen.” — Santosh Poonen
“You're God in heaven, I'm here on earth. Help me never to forget that.” — Santosh Poonen
“Let my words be few.” — Santosh Poonen
Application Points
- Pause and think before you speak in every conversation.
- Practice active listening to understand others better.
- Remember God's authority to keep your words humble and few.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be slow to speak?
It means taking time to think before responding and choosing words carefully to avoid unnecessary conflict or misunderstanding.
Why is being quick to listen important?
Listening well helps us understand others better and respond with wisdom and grace.
How can I apply this teaching in my daily life?
By pausing before speaking, practicing humility, and remembering God's sovereignty in all situations.
What scripture supports this teaching?
James 1:19 explicitly instructs believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.