The book of Proverbs (and the rest of the scriptures) has plenty to say about the thousands of words that come out of our mouths on a daily basis. In the spirit of choosing and using words carefully, I'll err on the side of being brief and pointing towards God's thoughts on this topic:
Not just words, but glimpses into our hearts
Proverbs 18:4
Luke 6:45
Not just words, but powerful agents
For GoodEventually we all blow it
Proverbs 12:25, 24:26, 25:11-12
For Evil
Proverbs 12:18
Affect Us Too
Proverbs 18:6-7, 21
Proverbs 10:19
So let's watch our mouths
Proverbs 13:3
Proverbs 17:27-28
BONUS: Silence can make us look smarter than we are.
Especially when strong emotions are involved
James 1:19-20
Or when we are talking with God
Ecclesiastes 5:1-3
Mt. 6:7-8
REFLECT:
Q: When was the last time you saw words hurt someone? What happened? Could it have been prevented?
Q: Are there any scars on your heart, mind or soul that trace back to words that were spoken into your life? What was said? How long ago?
Q: When was the last time you saw words bring blessing to someone? What was said?
Q: Who is there in your life that might need some words of blessing from you this week?
Q: Do you consciously try to "guard your mouth"? How?
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