Words Matter

I wish I could have attended this conference in person, but I’ve been enjoying watching the online videos of the National Desiring God Conference from last week. John Piper argued that the way we talk can undercut the cross. This much is clear in 1 Corinthians (1:17; 2:1). Here Paul makes clear that there is a way of talking that exalts self and therefore cripples the cross. But this isn’t the only way of speaking. There’s another kind, a distinctly Christian eloquence, that humbles self and exalts Christ.

Here are links to videos of each talk:

Sinclair Ferguson - “The Tongue, the Bridle, and the Blessing”

Driscoll, Ferguson, Piper - Friday Panel Discussion

Bob Kauflin - “Words of Wonder: What Happens When We Sing?”

Mark Driscoll - “How Sharp the Edge: Christ, Controversy, and Cutting Words”

Daniel Taylor - “The Life-Shaping Power of Story: God’s and Ours”

Kauflin, Piper, Taylor, Tripp - Saturday Panel Discussion

Paul Tripp - “War of Words: Getting to the Heart for God’s Sake”

John Piper - “Is There Christian Eloquence? Clear Words and the Wonder of the Cross”

HT: Desiring God