In Proverbs 12, 13, & 14, we are shown the difference in life between being foolish or wise and wicked or loving. A lot of emphasis is put on the words we speak because it's of our hearts that words are spoken. If we squeeze toothpaste out of the tube, you cannot get it back in the tube. It's out for good. The same goes for our words. We need to be yielded to Jesus and let the Holy Spirit lead and move in every area of our lives, especially the words we speak. We need to be intentional to not speak sinfully, speak to encourage and edify - not tear down, speak with restraint and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, speak reverently and in faith knowing God is right here listening to every word spoken, speak prayerfully and in the humble fear and awe of God and who He is, speak with the love and kindness of the Lord. We need to be intentional with our words to bring love and not destruction to those around us.
