Proverbs 10: 31-32
Our words have so much more power than we realize. Even the smallest, most insignificant sentence can hold so much meaning for someone. The things that come out of our mouth, whether they are encouraging or degrading, can have an impact on the people around us. We must always be aware of the kinds of words that we let roll off of our tongues. Are we going to speak words that are lifegiving and full of good intention, or will we speak words that are insulting and discouraging?
We must consciously make an effort to share the Gospel and live like Jesus by lifting others up and encouraging them with the words that we speak. This can be especially difficult when we are frustrated or angry. It is so easy to speak rashly and say things that we may later regret. The bible tells us we must be slow to speak (James 1:19) in order to ensure that our words are meaningful and not harsh.
We must also be careful not to offend others with our language or use words that might deter their thoughts away from the Lord. We have a responsibility to use this gift of communication that God has given us to reach out to the lost and share the love of christ with the world.