The way we talk and the words we use define our character. Our communication style and the tone of our voice give insight into the success or failure of the objectives we try to achieve with others. Listen to Proverbs 12:18: “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
The demands of spiteful, sarcastic language are never met. It's interesting to note that the Greek word for sarcasm means to "tear flesh", and tear is what it does – emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. So spiteful words poison a relationship, but you can change your speech.
Matthew 15:11 gives us wisdom from Jesus: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you, you are polluted by words that come out of your mouth.” Proverbs 16:24 reminds us, “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”. The Holy Spirit longs to give you courage to apply God’s way to your speech so you will have peace with God and yourself.
Mean people spread mean gossip; their words smart and
burn.
~Proverbs 16:27 The Message
Make your words good – you will be glad you did.
~Proverbs 18:20 Contemporary English Version
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