45 Luke 12:4-12 (Lord of our words)

I. Review/background
II. Narrative
1. Do not fear those who can kill the body only
2. Fear the one who can cast people into hell
3. We are worth more than sparrows
4. Rejection of the Lord
Luke 12:10 / Col 2:13-14 / 1 John 1:9 / John 1:29 / Luke 22:56-62
III. How should we then live?
1. Understand God-Honring Speech
a. Our speech is central
Romans 10:9-10
b. God instituted compelled speech
c. God instituted prohibited speech
2. Critique world-honoring speech
Amos 2:12 / Jeremiah 11:21 / Acts 5:40
3. Submit your speech to the Lord
a. Properly place your fear (Luke 12:4-5).
b. Practice speech resistance in preparation for the future (Luke 12:9)
c. If you are a Christian, do not reject Him under pressure (Luke 12:8)
Acts 5:29
d. He will provide for you during persecution (Luke 12:11-12)