+DEV+ Spoken Words Of Life

Date: September 10, 2013 10:30 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Spoken Words Of Life

Spoken Words Of Life

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. ...The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit." (Proverbs 15:1, 4)

Scripture Focus: James 3: 1-12

The Commonwealth gained courage when Winston Churchill spoke; Martin Luther King stirred hope in weary hearts; Mother Theresa lifted downcast souls with gentle speech; but the world convulsed at the sound of Hitler's voice. What we say can change the course of history! What is your own speech like? Do people hear gossip, ridicule or foul language when you open your mouth? Or do they hear respect, love, courage, and hope?

Solomon frequently addressed our speech in Proverbs. "A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver," (Proverbs 25:11) he wrote. As the wisest man in the world, he knew the impact speech would have on listeners. Jesus, the King of kings, also spoke directly to this same issue, but added another layer of understanding: "out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34). Our words reveal what is in our hearts. Praise God that out of the overflow of His heart of love for us, Jesus has spoken words of life and hope that we may in turn speak His love to others.

Insight: Proverbs 25:12 tells us that even a rebuke can be beautiful if done in love. All our words can bring hope and healing!




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