BOA #53 - Apples of Gold - Words Matter! - a podcast by Dr. Stan Ott

One of most beautiful things written about speech is in the Book of Proverbs: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”  Proverbs 25:11

To say the right word, the helpful word, the encouraging, correcting, guiding, blessing word, is like apples of gold set forth in a stunning and beautiful way.

Our words matter, especially when the right word is said in the right way (inflection and tone of voice) and in the right moment.

Reflect for a moment on the nature of your own speech. Do your words reveal you to be a blesser, builder, encourager, teacher, counselor, consoler and friend? OR Do your words show you disliking, disassociating with and demeaning those you disagree with?

Allow the Holy Spirit to be the Master of your tongue so that what you say, when you say it, and how you say it may build people and honor your Lord like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

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