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"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." (Proverbs 18:21). This single verse captures the profound reality of human speech. Every time we open our mouths, we are either speaking life into existence or dealing death to those around us.
Join us for the next message in our series, "The Power of the Spoken Word," as we explore the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 18 and discover how to harness the power of our words for God's glory.
Key Themes from Proverbs 18:
• The Fool's Mouth (Proverbs 18:2, 6-7): A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, only in expressing his own opinion. His lips bring strife, and his mouth is his ruin. We examine the danger of speaking before listening and the destruction caused by a lack of self-control.
• The Deep Waters of Wisdom (Proverbs 18:4): The words of a person's mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. True wisdom is not just knowing what to say, but knowing when and how to say it.
• The Devastation of Gossip (Proverbs 18:8): The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Gossip may taste sweet in the moment, but it poisons the soul and destroys relationships.
• The Strong Tower of the Lord (Proverbs 18:10): The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. When our words fail us, and when the words of others attack us, we find our ultimate refuge in the spoken name of God.
• The Power of Life and Death (Proverbs 18:21): The central truth of this chapter: our tongues have the power to kill or to give life. We will eat the fruit of our words. What kind of harvest are your words producing?
This sermon will challenge you to evaluate the "fruit" of your conversations. Are your words building up your family, your church, and your community, or are they tearing them down? Learn how to speak life in a world that so often speaks death.
