Words have a huge impact on people’s lives, for better or worse, and are a reliable predictor of character.
The impact of words
Words have the power of life and death
Pr 18:21; Jas 3:1–12
Also see: Pr 15:2; Pr 15:4
Words can bring ruin or joy to the speaker
Pr 12:13–14
Also see: Ps 140:9; Pr 10:14; Pr 13:3; Pr 14:3; Pr 18:6–7; Pr 18:20; Pr 21:23; Ec 10:12–14
Words can destroy others
Pr 11:9
Also see: Job 19:2; Ps 55:20–21; Ps 57:4; Ps 64:3–4; Ps 140:3; Pr 11:11; Pr 12:6; Pr 12:18; Pr 16:27
Words can bring life to others
Pr 10:11
Also see: Pr 10:20–21; Pr 10:31–32; Pr 16:21; Pr 16:23–24; Pr 25:12; Is 50:4; Eph 4:29
The timing of words
There is an appropriate time for speaking words
Ec 3:1–8
Also see: Pr 15:23; Pr 15:28; Pr 25:11–12
There is a time and a place for silence
Pr 11:12–13
Also see: 1 Sa 10:27; Pr 10:19; Pr 17:27–28; Pr 21:23; Pr 26:4; Ec 5:2–3; Am 5:13; Hab 2:20; Zep 1:7; Jas 1:19
Faith comes as a result of a witness’s testimony
Ro 10:17
Also see: Is 50:4; Ac 2:40–41; Ac 28:23–24; 1 Pe 3:15
Jesus Christ remained silent in the face of His accusers
1 Pe 2:22–23
Also see: Mt 26:63; Mt 27:14; Lk 23:9; Jn 19:8–9
Words are an expression of a person’s character
Mt 12:34–37
Also see: Ps 5:9; Ps 15:1–5; Mt 15:10–20; Lk 6:45; Jas 1:26; Re 14:5
Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.