TITLE: Three (Monkeys) Frogs

TEXT: Philippians 4:8-9

PROPOSITION: The Bible gives us some principles to live by.

QUESTION: Which?

KEY WORD: Principles

Introduction:

1. I was given a set of three frogs.

2. You typically see 3 monkeys – but I collect frogs.

3. Here are three excellent principles to live by.

Hear No Evil

1. Mark 4:24 Take heed what you hear

2. Luke 8:18 – Take heed how you hear

3. Listen to what is good – See Philippians 4:8

4. We can close our ears, refuse to listen – change station, grab remote

5. If evil speech is in our presence – move, leave

See No Evil

1. Psalm 101:3 – I will set no wicked thing before my eyes

2. Internet, cable TV, movies, “adult” stores, etc.

3. There are MORE:

   1. Opportunities to see evil than ever before

   2. Evil sights thrust before us – like it or not

4. This demands greater resolve to keep our eyes pure

Speak No Evil

1. Ephesians 5:29 – Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth

2. James 4:11 – Do not speak evil of one another

3. Titus 3:2 – Speak evil of no one

4. More about control of our tongue than any other.

   1. Gossip

   2. Talebearer

   3. Stubborn

   4. Arrogant

5. 1 Peter 3:10 – Refrain tongue from evil, and guile from mouth