Our words have the power to bring life or death, healing or wounding. The wise person know this and watches their words carefully.
Message Notes
James 1:5
Proverbs 18:21
Message Bible:
‘Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit – you choose.’ Proverbs 18:21
John 7:38-39
Quote: ‘Isn’t it amazing that you and I have the power to give grace to others through the proper use of our words? If we said nothing to put others down, and only built up others as
Ephesians 4:29 commands, we would be part of God’s construction crew in the Church instead of members of Satan’s wrecking crew.’ Neil Anderson, Victory Over the Darkness pg. 69
Ephesians 4:29-30
1. Regularly Express Words of Gratitude
Romans 1:8
1 Corinthians 1:4
Ephesians 1:16
2. Tell People How You See God’s Handiwork In Them
2 Timothy 1:5
I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
3. Distinguish Between the Painful Word and the Hurtful Word
Proverbs 12:18
Proverbs 27:6
Proverbs 15:28
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