“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” Proverbs 10:11
“Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding...” Proverbs 10:13
“…But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.” Proverbs 10:14
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” Proverbs 10:19
“The tongue of the righteous is choice silver…” Proverbs 10:20
“The lips of the righteous feed many…” Proverbs 10:21
“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.” Proverbs 10:31-32
What we say to and about others often reveals what’s in our hearts. Do you give life with your words or take life? I’m guilty at times of using my mouth as a weapon instead of a tool to build up and encourage.
Take an audit of your words today. How much you speak poorly about others or to others. Remember this, the person you’re saying things to or about has been created in the image of God. It’s taken more courage and strength to use your mouth to build up and draw a person to Christ than it ever will to tear down and condemn. Let’s show some strength and courage today. Let’s let our speech give glory to the Lord!
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