Some words are hurtful; other words are helpful; all words are consequential.
Hurtful Words...
1. Sharp words.
Psalm140:3 They make their tongue sharp as a serpent's,
and under their lips is the venom of asps...
Proverbs 21:9 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
2. Profone words.
Psalm 140:9 As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them!
3. Gossip.
Psalm 140:11 ...Let not the slanderer be established in the land;
Helpful Words...
1. Encouraging words.
5...it is oil for my head;....
6...for they shall hear my words, for they are pleasant.
2. Prayer and Praise.
Psalms 140:1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
preserve me from violent men,...
Psalms 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name;...
Psalms 141:3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!
4 Do not let my heart incline to any evil,....
T--Is it true?
H--Is it helpful?
I--Is it inspiring? N--Is it necessary? K--Is it kind?
How To Make The Most of My Words...
Ask God to clean my heart.
Psalms 140:2 "they plan evil things in their hearts."
Matthew 12:34 "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks."
Use my words to bless others.
