Building Christian Character Class
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began by stressing the importance of listening before speaking and being slow to anger, highlighting these habits as foundational for healthy relationships. The teacher linked these personal communication principles to humanity’s design as image‑bearers of God (Genesis 1:26) and described God’s communication methods: general revelation through nature (Psalm 19:1‑6) and special revelation through Scripture and Jesus (Psalm 19:7‑14; Hebrews 1:1‑3; John 1:1‑14). The lesson affirmed that the Bible is intended to transform believers, not merely inform them, and that Jesus is the ultimate expression of God’s word. The discussion then moved to practical application, focusing on taming the tongue as taught in James 3:2. Using vivid illustrations of a small fire and a ship’s rudder, the teacher explained how our speech can either bless or injure others. The class concluded with a call to embrace two‑way communication with God through prayer, aligning our speech and actions with the divine standard revealed in Scripture, and committing to daily practice of these communicative virtues.