Reality Church Ventura Choose Your Words Wisely
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May 22, 2022 Words hold immense power, and their impact extends deeply into our relationships. The discussion reveals how harmful speech, like gossip and lies, can damage community ties. Importantly, listeners learn to confront issues directly to avoid slander. Kind, truthful, and timely words are highlighted as essential for building trust and encouraging others. With practical examples, the message emphasizes the heart's role in speech and the transformative power of Jesus’ forgiveness. Ultimately, the podcast encourages a commitment to speak words that heal and uplift.
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Punctuation Changed A Life Decision
- A missing comma in a telegraph changed a husband's 'no, price too high' into 'no price too high'.
- The story illustrates how small punctuation or word choices can drastically alter outcomes.
Words Reveal Identity And Influence
- Proverbs connects our words to both impact and identity by revealing who we are when we speak.
- Words both shape influence and expose whether someone is wise, foolish, wicked, or righteous.
Rash Words Wound Like Swords
- Solomon likens rash words to sword thrusts that leave lasting wounds.
- Brief careless remarks can inflict deep, enduring emotional damage like a wound from a blade.
