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Choose what you say carefully.  Our words have power, and our words say a lot about who we are.


James 3:6,10  NLT  

And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself… And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!


Blessing.  Cursing.  Which one comes out of you the most?


Ephesians 4:29  NLT  

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.


Does it bother you when you hear people use foul language?  What words or conversations encourage you?


Proverbs 15:4  NLT  

Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.


Gentle words or deceitful words… both are powerful.


Colossians 4:6  NLT  

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.


There are many reasons to choose the right words to use.  One is our message will be heard if we choose the right words.  Another is we will honor God with the right words.


The words we use matter.  Choose your words wisely.


Psalm 19:14  NLT 

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

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