| Title | : | Watch Your Mouth: Understanding the Power of the Tongue |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 210 |
| Publication | : | Published August 30, 2016 |
"Does it really matter what I say?"
Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth.
From bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans comes a compelling resource to help you learn to tame your tongue. With life-changing insights shared through engaging lessons and anecdotes, you'll learn what the Bible teaches about talking:
Get inspired by Tony's teaching on the tongue and model with your mouth the character of God. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Watch Your Mouth: Understanding the Power of the Tongue Reviews
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This was, hands down, one of the best books I have read about the power of our words and the ripple affect they have on our lives and those around us. Tony Evans doesn't mince words, and is very direct in his teaching, with scripture after scripture referencing each point. It's not an easy book to read, but the amount of growth obtained is worth every moment spent as one examines one's own life through the pages of this book. In Genesis 1, God created with His words. Even more, He created us in His image. With that thought, Evans challenges us to really look at what we create when speak.
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I agree with the general message of the book - don’t be a jerk, watch what comes out of your mouth, the mouth reflects what’s in the heart. The writing was just horrible! I understand it wasn’t meant for literary prestige and is supposed to be readable by a wide variety in audience. But still! It was repetitive, formulaic, and just simple. Again, I agree with the message and it was nice to be reminded of it.
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"Does it really matter what I say?"
According to the Bible, it does. In Watch Your Mouth, Tony Evans not only says it does, but he also answers the question why it is important for us to clean up our language, and shows how powerful our tongue really is.
Dr. Evans also talks deeply about the source of our word choices, what to say and what not to say to honor God with our speech.
It is a book that ministers to the reader, encourages change, and inspires growth. -
In the book Watch Your Mouth, author and Pastor Tony Evans, writes about the power of our words. This is a very practical guide with great stories and illustrations.
Evans writes: “Many believers today place a high value on church attendance, spiritual activity, prayers before meals, or any number of things. But James says there is one way to determine whether you are a mature believer—by noticing what comes out of your mouth.”
I would highly recommend this book to challenge anyone speech and walk with God. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. -
The power of the tongue
When you realise the power that your tongue possess, you become extremely careful of how you use it. I learnt to use my tongue for good, to encourage, to speak words of love and blessing to my family . To shy away from speaking badly to those who mistreat me. -
Tony Evans is arguably one of the best pastors in the country. He's not afraid to chase difficult issues, and the mouth of the Christian is no exception. Tony focuses on several different ways that the Christian can misuse their tongue. Unfortunately, I found that the corny chapter titles distracted me from the message of the book, but our small group had very good discussion walking through this book together.
Favorite quotes:
p. 20 - "Bridle your mouth, and the rest of you will follow."
p. 25 - "Whoever controls your tongue, controls your life - your addicitions, relationships, goals, and more."
p. 32 - "If you and God are not seeing things the same way, you must adjust to Him. God will never adjust to you."
p. 52 - "God will communicate to you so He can communicate through you and accomplish something beyond you."
p. 65 - "Prayer doesn't get God to do what He doesn't want to do. Prayer releases what God has already intended. Faith acknowledges that truth."
p. 75 - "You will never discover that God is all you need until God is all you have."
p. 156 - "The shock value is gone from our consciences...Somehow disrespect has become entertaining." -
The book was excellent! As an extremely verbose person, I sometimes forget the power that the things I say have on my own life as well as the lives of others. This book was an awesome reminder that as Christians, we have to watch what we say. I also just enjoyed the cadence of his writing. Nicely put together!
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Tony Evans does a thorough study of our speech and why it's important. His excellent ulcerations help to bring the subject matter home for the reader. I highly recommend reading this if you have any trouble with your speech as a Christian. It highlights areas in every aspect of your life that will touch your heart and call you to action.
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Great read with lessons and principles that are easy to apply with great examples to what not applying will do to yourself, current relationships and most importantly, your relationship with God. Highly recommend for those that want to live a life that is pleasing and glorifying to God.
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This is a quick and easy read, but power book on the words we say. Dr. Tony Evans really laid out the importance of “watching our mouths” and how failing not to can negatively affect our relationship with Christ and each other. I throughly enjoyed the book from beginning to end. I high recommend this book to anyone who may lead with their mouth and not their heart. So good.
Key Chapters:
1. Dynamite in Your Dentures
11. Satan in Your Speech
12. Dirt in Your Discourse -
Helpful book
I truly needed to read this book. It provided specific things to do in order for me to watch my mouth. Thanks Tony Evans for writing it. -
Wow! Excellent book! Filled with scripture references of the necessity for us to speak words of truth in love; and to always God to God 1st and listen to Him before we speak.
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A very good book to read again throughout your sanctification process!
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Solid Biblical advice from Tony Evans.
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My church just did the 4-week series on this topic. It prompted good discussion and some considering of our ways. A good one for small groups!
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Applying this book could be life changing.
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The contents of the book were good, but the overly dramatic tone of the narrator of the audiobook was very distracting. Unfortunately, this narrator reads many of Dr. Evans' books.
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I really enjoyed a Biblical view of watching your mouth. Some things I never really thought about, but they make perfect sense. Going to work to apply this daily.
