1. Can We Walk the Walk If We Don’t Talk the Talk?
Developing the habit of talking about spiritual things will help us edify brethren and lead the lost to Christ.
Developing the Habit of Spiritual Conversation
James 2:12

2. Our TALK and Our WALK Should be the Same!
People of the world engage in worldly talk. (1 John 4:5)
Spiritual people engage in spiritual talk (2 Corinthians 4:13; Acts 4:18-22)

3. Spiritual Conversations are Not Typically About…
Worldly wisdom (Colossians 2:8; 1:28)
Gaining worldly possessions (Matthew 6:19-21, 33; 1 Timothy 6:8)
Worldly activities (Romans 12:2)
Gossip (1 Timothy 5:13)
Doctrines of men (2 Timothy 2:16-18)
Complaints (Philippians 4:13; 1 Cor. 10:10)

4. The Purpose of Spiritual Conversations
Making fellow Christians better by…
Encouraging (Hebrews 3:12-13)
Edifying (Acts 20:32)
Admonishing (Romans 15:14)
Rebuking & Correcting (James 5:19-20; 2 Timothy 4:2)
Leading others to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:22)

5. The Topics of Spiritual Conversations
God’s word – true doctrine (Titus 2:7-8; Deuteronomy 11:18-19)
Bible-based answers to specific questions or problems (Colossians 4:6; Psalm 37:30)
God’s goodness (Psa. 77:12; 71:24; 35:28)
“If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God.” (1 Peter 4:11)