1. When Silence is Not Golden

2. Often our tongues get us in trouble James 1:19-20 Prov. 10:19
“Silence is golden”
Something to consider
Often our tongues get us in trouble
James 1:19-20
Prov. 10:19
Prov. 17:27

3. Silence is NOT always golden
But there are times we ought to speak up!
David in Psalm 39:1-3
Jeremiah 20:7-9
Tonight, some times when we ought NOT be silent!

4. We need to Praise God
Praising God lifting up one’s voice in adoration.
Marketed today in ways that appeal to man. Entertainment, etc.
The Psalms
Luke 19:37, follower of Jesus
Acts 2:47, early disciples

5. In our worship – Eph. 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Heb. 2:12
We need to Praise God
Hebrews 13:15
In our worship – Eph. 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Heb. 2:12
1 Peter 2:9, “that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness…

6. We need to Offer Thanks
Gratitude for what He has done
1 Thess. 5:17-18
Col. 3:17
Eph. 5:20
Heb. 13:15
Luke 17:15-17, the leper who returned to Jesus

7. We need to Offer Thanks
We live in a selfish society where real gratitude is often lacking
Sometimes it is a mere platitude rather than genuine
Sometime people need to hear thank you
Let us lead by example and not be silent!

8. We need to Confess Christ
Romans 10:9-10, a part of obeying the gospel Acts 8:37
Matthew 10:32-33, not just in obeying the gospel, but throughout our lives
Not all confess Him now – John 9:22-23, 12:42-43
All WILL bow – Phil. 2:9-10

9. We need to Defend the Truth
Philippians 1:17, “I am appointed for the defense of the gospel”
Jude 3
1 Peter 3:15
We need to defend our God, our Lord, our brethren, His church, His word, etc.
Day to day conversations

10. We should Admonish the weak
The weak, indifferent and unfaithful need us!
1 Thess. 5:14, “warn the unruly…”
Galatians 6:1
James 5:19-20
Matthew 18:15-17, step 1 when a brother sins
2 Thess. 3:15, he IS a brother!

11. We should Uphold Brethren
Some have no problem criticizing, rebuking, gossiping, etc. – when we SHOULD be quiet!
1 Thess. 5:14, “comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.”
Acts 9:26-27, Barnabas
1 John 3:16-18 – help them!
Will we speak up for one another?

12. Let us be silent when we need to AND speak up when we need to!