Poisonous Words

Oct 12, 2025    Dan Morris

Our words have incredible power—they can build up or tear down, heal or harm. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “the tongue has the power of life and death,” urging us to think carefully about both our “outside voice” to others and our “inside voice” to ourselves. Like bricks, our words can construct something beautiful or cause damage. Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:29 challenge us to speak what builds others up, allowing God to transform our hearts so life flows from our lips. When we focus on God’s goodness, we learn to speak blessing, even over those who’ve hurt us.