Words Of Value

"The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, the heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense" (Proverbs 10:20-21).

There is a huge difference between the words of the wicked and the words of the righteous. What comes out of our mouths really does indicate that which is in our hearts. In contrast with the lying, slandering, and babbling words of the wicked, the words of the righteous are encouraging and uplifting. Such words are compared to choice silver.

It is amazing, as well as scary, that my words can either add value to the life of others or be absolutely worthless.  My words can either be nourishing to the souls of others or add to their spiritual starvation. This is why I want to be very careful about the condition of my heart and the quality of my speech. 

I can see how the Lord would be pleased with us as we contribute to the spiritual well being of those we encounter everyday by way of our valuable words. It is not hard to realize that adding to the spiritual starvation of others with our lying, slandering, and babbling words is offensive to God. Why would it not be offensive? It is very clear that those kinds of words do not reflect His gracious and loving character in any way whatsoever. 

Will our words today be worthless words or words of value? Let's be uplifting and encouraging to those who are spiritually starving. Let's feed them with nourishing words that are gracious and loving.