“I can say what I want.” … There may be truth in that statement. You can… BUT that does not mean that is what is BEST for you.

”The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.“

Proverbs 18:21 NIV

The words that come from our mouths have power. The come from deep within us. They can be encouraging, life giving, etc.

”The words of a [discreet and wise] man’s mouth are like deep waters [plenteous and difficult to fathom], and the fountain of skillful and godly Wisdom is like a gushing stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].“

Proverbs 18:4 AMPC

BUT, Foolish words “bring strife”, “invite a beating”, undo us and are “a snare to our very lives.” (Proverbs 18:6-7)

We must be careful what we say. What we feel is not what we go by and certainly can not be the source of our speech. Our words from our mouth will produce fruit. Good words based off of God’s Word will produce a good “harvest of our lips.”(verse 20). It will be fulfilling and satisfying.

Let us resolve to be careful what we say!