Principles from Proverbs (Part 9)

God's Word says that our words hold the potential of great power.  That power can be used to bring life or death to others.  What's your influence?  Who is influencing you?

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The Power Principle
What Power Do You Have?
WORDS
What Gives Words Power?

• Influence

Proverbs 18:21
Sticks and Stones...
Your tongue The Scalpel

• Proverbs 12:18 - as a sword
• Proverbs 12:25 - as a surgeon

Proverbs 21:23
THINK
T... is it true?
H... is it helpful?
I... is it inspiring?
N... is it necessary?
K... is it kind?

Your words influence attitudes
Your words influence gratitude
Your words reveal your heart
Are you critical?
Are you negative?
Do you assume the worst?
Who are you listening to?
Are you building up or tearing down?
​James 1:26