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1. What is a verbal sin?

A sin that only occurs in the mindA sinful action committed with the bodyA sinful use of speech or wordsA mistake made because of ignorance

Which of the following is an example of a sin of the tongue?

WorryFearGossipPride

According to James 3:6, the tongue is described as what?

A source of wisdomA fireA giftA Shield

Which verbal sin involves spreading information about another person that should not be shared?

GossipPatienceSlanderLying

What is slander?

Speaking truth to someone in lovePraising another personMaking harmful or false statements about another personAsking someone for forgiveness

What does Ephesians 4:29 teach believers about their speech?

Say whatever you feelSpeak only when you are angryLet no unwholesome word proceed from your mouthAvoid speaking to other people

Which statement demonstrates a proper use of the tongue?

"Did you hear what she did? I can't believe someone like her goes to church.”“I'm going to tell everyone what he did.”“Let me encourage him and speak the truth in love.”“Everyone needs to know about her problems.”

. Which statement best explains the relationship between mental attitude sins and verbal sins?

They are completely unrelatedVerbal sins can often be preceded by sinful thoughts, emotions, or attitudesVerbal sins always happen firstMental attitude sins are not sins

Which question should a believer ask before speaking?

“Will this make me look important?”“Will this make people agree with me?”“Is what I am about to say true, necessary, and edifying?”“Can I make this story more interesting?”

Lesson #27: Keep Your Big Mouth Shut

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