Our words can build or destroy, we choose.
Today, God speaks to us about a truth we often overlook. The words that come out of our mouths are not just noises. We can say our words are seeds, bricks, or even a deadly weapon.
Every word that comes out of our mouths has the power to lift someone up or bring them down. We live in a world filled with constant criticism, complaints, and claims. In the midst of this, God invites us to be different, to speak differently.
We're not talking about NOT telling the truth; the things we say must be said with love. It's not that we should be silent; we should speak when appropriate and do so with the intention of building up. Let us remember that when our words are filled with grace, they have a positive impact on those who receive them, generating transformation and life.
29 Let no corrupt word come out of your mouths, but only what is good for building up what is needed, that it may give grace to the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29