Tag: words

Sticks and stones

Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark….

Words that maim and kill

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. -Ephesians 4:30 (NIV) A fool vents all his feelings,…

From the mind to the mouth

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer. -Psalm 19:14 (NET) Understand this, my dear brothers and…

Think before you speak

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words…

Walk the walk, talk the talk

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. -James‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬ (NIV) The words…

Spoken words can uplift or tear down

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. -Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) Words can cut like a knife, and…

Guard your tongue

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. -Proverbs 15:4 Words have power. We can build others up or destroy them…