The Power of Death and Life

Steve Davis

September 22, 2019

Our Daily Prayer
Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.
Psalm 141:3

Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
Proverbs 18:21a

What kind of words bring death?

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Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:18

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“Do everything without complaining and arguing…”
Philippians 2:14a

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A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28

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“…but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1

What kind of words bring life?

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Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.
Proverbs 15:4

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So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
I Thessalonians 5:11

We should assume the

and notice the

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Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
1 Peter 3:8

Sometimes

words are the

words.

• Speak

in Love.

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ.
Ephesians 4:15

The most helpful thing we can

is often the hardest thing to

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29