Wednesday September 10, 2014
'The
lips of the godly speak helpful words...' Proverbs 10:32 NLT
Be Careful What You Say (2)
Your words can bring two things. First,
encouragement. Ella Wheeler Wilcox said, 'A pat on the back is only a few
vertebrae removed from a kick in the seat of the pants, but is miles ahead in
results.' Solomon said, 'Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your
spirit.' (Proverbs 15:4 GNT) When life is hard, '...a word spoken at the right
moment-how good it is!' (Proverbs 15:23 AMP) Hope pierces the despair, and
people begin to believe that they really have a chance to make it. Many a
wounded soul has got through their deepest valley on the strength of a word of
encouragement. 'Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing
to the bones.' (Proverbs 16:24 NIV) People wounded by life are healed by words
of encouragement. Just a card, an email, a phone call-the Bible calls them
'...apples of gold in settings of silver.' (Proverbs 25:11 NKJV) Secondly, your
words can bring salvation. 'The fruit of the...righteous is a tree of life, and
he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men-he gathers and
receives them for eternity].' (Proverbs 11:30 AMP) The highest use of your
tongue is telling others about Jesus. He doesn't need to be defended, just
introduced. 'The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water...'
(Proverbs 10:11 NCV) You can speak life-giving words to those who are lost, and
help change their past, their present and their future. Your words can also
help people to mature and grow in their relationship with God. Yes, 'The lips
of the righteous feed many...' (Proverbs 10:21 NAS)
Taken
from the Word for You Today Devotional
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