There are many verses in the Bible that encourage me and fill my soul with hope. But then there are other verses that scare and sober me.
Proverbs 18:21 is near the top of that latter list.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (ESV).
I like how The Message summarizes it: "Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit — you choose."
That verse compels me to wrap duct tape around my mouth. Why?
Because my words - and your words, too - are never neutral.
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