RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 22 February 2026 Lesson 25 – Strength In Quietness
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TOPIC – Strength In Quietness (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
OPENING PRAYER: Dear God, help me to be slow to speak. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 22 February 2026)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.
MEMORY VERSE: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. – James 3:2 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 10:19-21 (KJV)
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful and can make or mar (Proverbs 6:2). Words can save or put one in trouble. It takes forethought and self-discipline to be a master of few words (spoken in wisdom). Therefore, being in a rush to speak always is a sign of weakness and foolishness (James 1:19).
TEXT REVIEW: PROVERBS 10:19-21
The above text discourages excessive talk and rates highly a controlled tongue in clear terms that:
i. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. V19.
ii. What does the text say about:
a. the tongue of the just? …………… V20a.
b. the heart of the wicked? ………… V20b.
c. the lips of the righteous? ………… V21a.
d. fools? ………………………….. V21b.
LESSON OUTLINES
- THE FOOL’S MOUTH
- BEING SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS BENEFITS
LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE FOOL’S MOUTH
A. The teacher should explain the following truths about a fool:
i. A fool is a person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
ii. One of the downfalls of a fool is his mouth, which is very quick to expressions.
iii. According to Proverbs 18:7, a fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his rash words are a trap to his own soul.
B. The nature of a fool among others is such that:
i. No bridle is employed to keep the mouth shut and to speak only when necessary.
ii. A fool’s mouth is used to engage in ceaseless and unprofitable arguments (Proverbs 18:6), which may end up in a fight.
iii. The mouth of a fool runs without control thus bringing about restlessness (Proverbs 17:28).
C. A fool is not trusted because of:
i. Irregularity in speech (Proverbs 19:1).
ii. A fool utters his entire mind (Proverbs 29:11).
iii. A fool believes he is always right and hates accountability.
D. The talk of a fool will destroy him because:
i. A fool does not take to instruction and rejects responsibilities (Ecclesiastes 10:12).
ii. A fool argues and expresses frustrations openly and thus cannot cease from strife (Proverbs 20:3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The students should share with the class instances where they were quick to talk and the outcome.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: BEING SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS BENEFITS
A. Being slow to speak is never a sign of weakness. Apostle James, in the book of James 1:19, admonishes everyone to be slow to speak. To be slow to speak, we must learn to do the following:
- Think before talking (Proverbs 23:7; 29:20).
- Choose and use words wisely (Proverbs 25:11).
- Let our words be gracious (Colossians 4:6).
- Avoid being rash with words and decisions (Proverbs 15:1; Acts 19:36).
- Speak with wisdom (Psalm 37:30).
- Talk less (Proverbs 15:28) and listen actively and attentively to others (Job 29:9-10).
- Ask the Lord to set a guard at your mouth (Psalm 141:3; James 3:2).
B. Being slow to speak has a lot of benefits. For instance:
- It shows we are knowledgeable (Proverbs 17:27; 15:2).
- It depicts understanding (Proverbs 10:13; 17:28b) and the right use of words (Proverbs 8:8).
- If we are able to ‘bridle’ our tongues, we will command attention and respect (Proverbs 12:14).
- Our words will be sound and seasoned (Titus 2:8; Proverbs 15:23).
- We will avoid needless arguments, troubles, battles and keep safe (Proverbs 13:3; 21:23).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The students should share any experience where they were slow to speak, and its outcome.
CONCLUSION: We can create unneeded tension if we are rash with our mouths. Relationships grow by listening actively and speaking slowly.
EVALUATION: What should be the right attitude of believers toward talking?
CLOSING PRAYER: God, help me to know when to talk and to be quiet in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify five Bible characters who made hasty decisions, and these landed them in trouble. Give a Bible reference for each point (2×5=10 Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
