Wisdom, Pt. 3 - “The Power of the Tongue”

Wisdom, Pt. 3

Proverbs | The Power of the Tongue

1. Read Proverbs 12:18, 15:1, 15:4, 16:24, & 18:21.

• Why do careless, harsh words do so much damage?

• Why do encouraging, gentle words soothe the soul?

2. Read Colossians 4:5-6. What does it mean to have “gracious” speech

and to season our speech with salt?

3. Can you think of a time where someone said something to you

demeaning and it shaped your self-image or stayed with you for a long

time?

4. Can you think of a time where someone said something to you

encouraging and it filled you with strength?

5. What would it look like for this Community Group to begin to be

intentional about filling each other with courage, faith, and belief with

our words to one another?

• How could you practically begin to do this?

• What would be the obstacles?

6. In what other settings in your life could you begin to be intentional

about bringing life with your speech?