Ezekiel 7-9, Hebrews 6: 13-20, Hebrews 7: 1-10, Proverbs 12: 18-28
Proverbs 12: 18-19 (ESV)
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but
the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful lips endure forever, but a
lying tongue is but for a moment.”
In verses 18 and 19, Solomon tells us how a wise person needs
to communicate to people. When a wise person speaks to someone, their words
need to bring healing. A wise person’s words shouldn’t speak words that hurt
and can feel like sword thrusts. Solomon then tells us God loves a wise person
who loves and speaks the truth. God will ensure that their words of truth will last
forever. But if you lie, your words will not last especially compared to the words
of truth. I like this advice because words can hurt people, and who wants to do
that? Isn’t it better to always speak words that bring health and healing. I
also like the concept of always telling the truth because the truth is beautiful
and it does last forever. Who doesn’t want their words forever remembered?
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