Part 2: But--They're Only Words!

Welcome! We’re continuing yesterday’s topic about the importance of words.

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. (Proverbs 17:28 NKJV) You’ll be considered wise and perceptive if you are economical with your words!

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. (Psalm 37:30, 31 NKJV) If we hide various Bible passages in our heart, by memorization, it will become easy to express wisdom and justice. But this will never come “naturally” to us; it only comes through meditating and memorizing the truths of the Bible. This is also a promise that if we will hide the Word in our hearts, our foot will not be snared. (Proverbs 3:21-23 KJV)

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11 NKJV) Our mission on earth is to speak as the oracles of God, and to bring God glory and honor! A key to completing this assignment is each one guarding his mouth and tongue, and being thrifty with one’s words. Of course, this can only be done by relying upon the grace of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

If we’re careful with words, measuring each one to be sure it’s needful to say, we’ll take control of our entire life. We might even determine to speak only in order to build up and strengthen—never to tear down or weaken—never to whine, complain, or criticize. Love always edifies the hearer (1 Cor. 8:1), so speak and walk in love, friend. The Holy Spirit has already given each of us the grace that we need to live this way.