“…the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire…It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.” (James 3:5-6) A study revealed Amanda, that those who were victims of “only verbal abuse” often commented that they wished they’d been hit so that “their wounds and scars would show.” Because the outward appearance does not reveal the inward damage hurtful words cause. Martin Teicher M.D., Ph.D.
“The tongue can bring DEATH or LIFE; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” (Prov. 18: 21) We often take hurtful words and hold on to them Amanda. They hide somewhere deep within us. We feed them with worry and anger. We consider the words, trying to understand their meaning. We absorb their negative energy. Then, to make it even worse, we hold on to them, allowing them to aggravate for days, weeks, or maybe even years to come. Why do we allow these seemingly meaningless words to stick with us? “The thief’s (devil) purpose is to steal and kill and destroy…“(John 10:10) They stick with us to destroy us!
To be seen favorably by others, and by God, SPEAKING IN LOVE is the wisest strategy to overcome this hurt. “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may MINISTER GRACE unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29). The influence of speech is a POWERFUL BLESSING, and using it for others’ benefit always results in GOOD for everyone involved. “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words BRING SATISFACTION.” (Prov. 18:20)
Remember this blessing Amanda, “God is able to make all grace abound (overflow) TOWARD YOU, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance (great quantity) for every good work.” (2 Corin. 9:8)
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