After reading proverbs, I realized Solomon wrote a good bit about the “tongue” in this book. Example: Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Questions to ask yourself before you speak....

Am I adding value by the words I speak, or am I removing?

Am I lifting someone up, or am I tearing down?

Am I helping someone move forward, or am I holding someone back?

Am I speaking division/defeat in my marriage/relationship/friendship, or am I speaking life?

Am I encouraging someone to reach for their dreams, or am I letting my own jealousy/envy come through?

When I have to deal with an issue, can I do it with kind words instead of anger?

Lesson: We (You and Me) use our words all day long, so the opportunity to add life to someone else has no limits.

Our tongue has power. Remember as kids we used to say “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”......that’s a lie. Words hurt. Words scar. Words can kill and destroy.

There is power in your tongue, use it wisely!