Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Words have power. I hate to admit it but the old saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" just isn't true. Sure, I understand the meaning behind the saying--that is--"don't let people bring you down by what they say about you" but words hurt. This proverb gives a vivid illustration of the power of the words we use. On the one hand we can make words hurt, manipulate people, tear them down and sow death. But on the other, we have the opportunity to use words to give life.
John 6:63The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.
The way Jesus spoke gives us the example of what it means to hold the power of life in our words. Words filled with love, spoken out of love, have real power and bring life.
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