11 - Earn Trust, James 5:12

The pattern of our lives should be such that one can trust us at our word. Rather than having to appeal to oaths or others, our integrity and personal testimony should be the measure that encourages others to believe in what we say.1. Speak the truth (v. 12) a. Wisdom for Communicating Well (and enjoying the Christmas season). I. Listen carefully (Proverbs 18:13) II. Be nice (Proverbs 12:18) III. Be straightforward (Proverbs 15:28) IV. Be quiet (Proverbs 10:19)2. Earn trust a. Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) b. Build others up (Ephesians 4:29)3. Share the gospel (Colossians 4:5-6)Songs: Make A Way #7028394 by J Ingram and J Egan© Integrity Worship Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson2010 Bethel MusicO Come Let Us Adore Him #4317368 by D DeMarco2001 Raise Yo Praze MusicNo Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser & M Helser2014 © Bethel Music PublishingNo Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing