8/16 Ignite: Good Hygiene Series- Brushing Your Teeth

Students matched up to see which toothpaste was the most popular. It was a tie between Colgate and Crest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWDgQPSomGk

Devotion- James 3:3-11

• James 3:3-8. Dangers of a tongue:  Tears down others & tears down our reputations
• James 3:9-11. We use the same part of our body to bring such praise and admiration for God, yet it is also so vile and dangerous when used incorrectly.

Discussion Time (M&Ms)

Introduction

• Someone once said, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”  Whoever said that was either high, or living in a bubble. Words hurt. They pierce us, and last with us for a long, long time. Think of a time in your life a long time ago, where someone said something hurtful to you, and you still remember it to this day.
• Realize that the things that we say and do affect others. When we talk bad about someone, even if we think they will never hear what we say, it still is wrong, and is hurtful to the person you are saying it about.

Bible Reading- Hand out “The Four Tongues” Activity Sheet

• Let’s take a look at some of the Proverbs, and what they say about the words that we use (via Life Application Study Bible).

1. The Controlled Tongue: Those with this speech pattern think before speaking, know when silence is best, and give wise advice. FOUND IN: Proverbs 10:19,11:12-13, 12:16, 13:3, 15:1, 15:4, 15:28, 16:23, 17:14, 17:27, 17:28, 21:23, 24:2
2. The Caring Tongue: Those with this speech pattern speak truthfully while seeking to encourage. FOUND IN: Proverbs 10:32, 12:18, 12:25, 15:23, 16:24, 16:25, 25:15, 27:9
3. The Conniving Tongue: Those with this speech pattern are filled with wrong motives, gossip, slander, and a desire to twist truth. FOUND IN: 6:12-14, 8:13, 16:28, 18:8, 25:18, 26:20-28
4. The Careless Tongue: Those with this speech pattern are filled with lies, curses, quick tempered words- which can lead to rebellion and destruction. FOUND IN: Proverbs 10:18, 10:32, 11:9, 12:16, 12:18, 15:4, 17:9, 17:14, 17:19, 20:19, 25:23 
5. If you have spare time check out these other verses about our speech: Proverbs 10:11, 10:20, 10:31, 12:6, 12:17-19, 13:2, 14:3, 19:5, 19:28, 25:11, 27:2, 27:5, 27:14, 27:17, 29:9

Application

• Is there someone that you have a hard time not talking bad about? Try this week to find good things, and point them out.
• What are some ways that we can use to help us keep a clean mouth and become a better person