20/05/2026
“You're a Christian… But Why Is Hate Coming Out of Your Mouth?”
KEY TEXT
Ephesians 4:29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.”
INTRODUCTION
In this day and age,
many Christians are:
· active in church
· able to quote Bible verses
· vocal on social media
· bold in expressing their opinions
But it's sad to think that:
as the debates over politics and social issues grow louder…
so do:
· anger
· insults
· slander
· cursing
· toxic comments
· hate speech
Sometimes,
you can no longer tell
whether a Christian is speaking
or just a very angry person.
MAIN TRUTH
“Not every defense of the truth has to be full of anger.”
POINT 1 — IT'S POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE RIGHT OPINION… BUT THE WRONG SPIRIT
There are people who:
· have the right point
· are defending the right thing
· are right about the issue
But their approach is wrong:
· full of insults
· full of contempt
· full of anger
· full of slander
Truth without love
becomes a weapon of pride.
ILLUSTRATION #1 — FIRE IN THE MOUTH
A small spark
can burn down a large forest.
That's how the mouth is.
One comment,
one post,
one angry word—
can destroy:
· relationships
· your testimony
· unity
· your Christian witness
POWERFUL LINE
“When hate fills our mouths… maybe politics is ruling our hearts instead of Christ.”
POINT 2 — ANGER IS NOT PROOF OF TRUTH
These days,
some think:
· more anger = more right
· louder = more righteous
· more aggressive = more spiritual
But Jesus,
even when speaking the truth,
had:
· wisdom
· authority
· compassion
· self-control
Colossians 4:6
“Let your conversation always be full of grace…”
ILLUSTRATION #2 — DIRTY WATER
If the bucket is filled with dirt,
dirty water will come out.
The same is true spiritually.
If the heart is filled with:
· anger
· pride
· bitterness
· political fanaticism
that's what will come out of the mouth.
POINT 3 — A CHRISTIAN MUST HAVE DISCERNMENT AND SELF-CONTROL
Being bold does not mean
lacking control over your words.
Not everything you think
needs to be posted.
Not every feeling of anger
needs to be poured out online.
True maturity
is seen in:
· self-control
· wisdom
· humility
· the right spirit
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath…”
POWERFUL STATEMENT
“When love, humility, and self-control are missing from our speech… maybe it's no longer Christ being seen in us.”
POINT 4 — POLITICS SHOULD NOT DESTROY CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Politics can:
· influence opinions
· shape perspectives
· expose convictions
But it should not destroy:
· love
· wisdom
· humility
· Christian testimony
Because being like Christ
is still far more important
than being right in an argument.
HEART CHECK
Ask yourself:
· Is hate already coming out of my mouth?
· Is politics already destroying my Christian character?
· Is Christ still seen in the way I speak?
· Do I still speak with wisdom?
ALTAR CALL
“Lord, cleanse not only my mind… but also my mouth and my heart. Help me to speak the truth with love and wisdom.”
FINAL MESSAGE
The true Christian is not only bold in speaking the truth… they also know how to speak with love, wisdom, and self-control.
“When hate comes out of our mouths… maybe we're no longer fighting for truth—but for pride.”