Walk the Talk and Talk the Walk
Point 1: Renewing Your Mind and Speaking Life
Ephesians 4:23 - "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind."
Proverbs 12:18 - “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
Isaiah 55:11 - "So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."
Point 2: Walking Out What You Speak
James 2:17 - "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
James 2:26 - "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
Hebrews 11:6 - "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Mark 2:5 says, “When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’”
Point 3: Consistency in Speech and Action
Hebrews 10:23 - “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.”
Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 - "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
Point 4: Patience and Endurance
Hebrews 6:12 - "...imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Isaiah 40:31 - "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
Romans 5:3-4 - "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
Isaiah 1:18, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”
Romans 10:9-10, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”