Words

Words

MY QUESTION for GOD

Do my words matter as much as my actions?

A MOMENT with GOD

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

James 1:26

Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.

Psalm 15:1-3

I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.

Matthew 12:36-37

Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Ephesians 4:29

The words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander.

Matthew 15:18-19

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

Psalm 19:14

Our words are like gifts that we give to God or to other people. The things we say and the meaning behind our words have an enormous impact on those who hear them. You wouldn’t give an obscene gift to the president of your company, or even to a friend, and you certainly wouldn’t want to give something insulting to an enemy. Words are no different. In fact, the greatest gift you can give to others is not in a box covered with paper and bows but in the words you use to encourage, inspire, comfort, and challenge them. Don’t let your words be annoying, insulting, demeaning, or simply useless. Your words truly matter because what you say reveals the condition of your heart. Perhaps more than anything else, your words have the power to bring a divine moment to others.

DIVINE PROMISE

The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain. Proverbs 10:11