1.1 Understanding the influence of our words. Proverbs 18:21
1.2 Words can build up or tear down. Proverbs 12:18
1.3 The responsibility that comes with our words. Matthew 12:36-37
2.1 God's words as a model for our own. John 1:1
2.2 The importance of speaking truth. Ephesians 4:15
2.3 The call to use words for edification. Ephesians 4:29
3.1 The harm caused by careless words. Proverbs 12:18
3.2 The destructive power of gossip and slander. Proverbs 16:28
3.3 The consequences of lying and deceit. Proverbs 12:22
4.1 The healing power of kind words. Proverbs 16:24
4.2 The encouragement that comes from uplifting words. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
4.3 The strength found in words of truth. Proverbs 12:25
5.1 The importance of listening before speaking. James 1:19
5.2 The role of the Holy Spirit in controlling our speech. Galatians 5:22-23
5.3 The need for prayer in seeking God's help with our words. Psalm 141:3