Speaking Frankly About Sin

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Proverbs 9:7-9 Speaking Frankly About Sin Sermon Outline for January 25, 2004 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Introduction – The Importance of Speech The Gift of Discipleship, And Its Proper Response – Mature Your Teachable-ness! Being Teachable Means Actively Pursuing Wisdom Prov. 8:17 Are you nicer than Jesus? Tougher? I. Observations on the Value and Efficacy of Speaking Frankly About Sin A. Biblical Pragmatism - Being Teachable Means Acting in Our Own Best Self-interest Prov. 9:10-12; 13:13 ,18; 15:32 ; 12:1; 28:23 B. The Value of Reproof Prov. 9:7-9; 25:11-14; 27:5,6; Ecc. 7:5 C. The Efficacy of Reproof Prov. 19:25 II. Commands on Speaking Frankly About Sin A. Commands To Speak Frankly Prov. 9:7-9; 13:1-4; Lev. 19:15-19; Lk. 17:3; 1 Th. 5:14,15; 2 Tim. 4:1,2; Heb. 3:13 B. Commands to Hear Those Speaking Frankly to You Prov. 3:11,12; Gal. 4:16,17; Ps. 141:5 III. Eschatology (End Points) and Speaking Frankly About Sin A. Life - Prov. 15:31-33 B. Death – Prov. 29:1-5; Heb. 6:4-10 IV. How to Speak Frankly About Sin A. Preparation: Glory, Knowledge and Life B. Presentation: Glory, Knowledge and Life C. Pursuit (Following Through)