Wise Words

     The children's saying, "Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words can never hurt me," couldn't be further from the truth. The Bible talks a lot about words and how we should be extremely careful with our choice of words. The following scriptures are just a few that remind me that my words are powerful, thus I need to be judicious with how I use them:

Ephesians 4:29 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.

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 

Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

James 3:4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.