In the beginning was the word, God spoke everything into existence John 1:1. God knew that it would also be through words that He would communicate with humanity. Words are very powerful and what you say can cause great harm or do wonderful things for a person’s soul Proverbs 15:4 . I don’t want to make you sad but think about the awful words someone has ever said to you and think about the awesome things you have heard about yourself. I want you to think about the good things you have said to someone and lastly the awful words you said to someone.
Proverbs 18:21 states, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Thus, words have the power to heal and the power to hurt. Maybe you have said awful words to yourself, we have just learnt the power of negative words. You might need to repent from that. And be kind to yourself because the words you speak become the house you live in.
Your words can be more healing than any kind of medicine. They can be more toxic than any kind of poison. They can ease the mind of its nagging questions. They can relieve a heart from its doubts. They can free a heart from the chains that keep it holding on and that make it fear letting go. They can spring hope into a deserted heart.
So, before you speak, ask yourself if your words are true, kind and neccesary
If they are not, rather keep quiet.
These are some heavy verses, and they don’t even scratch the surface. The Bible speaks heavily on this topic. It is clear that God’s plan for us is to be wise regarding the words we use.
Matthew 12:37
For by your words, you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself
Ephesians 4:29 states, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
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