By Andrea Merrell
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat
its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 NKJV
Words are
powerful. They carry the power of life and death. They can bless or tear down.
Heal or wound. And God expects us to use them wisely. The Bible has much to say
on the subject. Here are a few examples:
- We are to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. (James 1:19)
- We are to bridle our tongue. (James 1:26)
- We’re not to speak both blessing and cursing. (James 3:10)
- We should use our tongue to promote health. (Proverbs 12:18)
- We are to guard our mouth to preserve our life. (Proverbs 13:3)
- We should use soft answers instead of harsh words. (Proverbs 15:1)
- We should have joy by what comes out of our mouth. (Proverbs 15:23)
- Our words should be wise and kind. (Proverbs 31:26)
- Our words should be edifying and not corrupt. (Ephesians 4:29)
Our prayer should
be: Holy Spirit, put a guard over my mind, my heart, and my mouth. Let my
words be full of grace, edifying others and bringing glory to you. Let me
always think before I speak and use my words wisely.
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