1.1 Recognizing words as tools of creation or destruction Proverbs 18:21
1.2 The biblical account of God creating the world through words Genesis 1:3
1.3 The destructive potential of uncontrolled speech James 3:5-6
2.1 The command to use words for edification Ephesians 4:29
2.2 The example of Jesus using words to heal and restore Matthew 8:8
2.3 The call to speak truth in love Ephesians 4:15
3.1 Speaking words of encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11
3.2 Using words to forgive and reconcile Colossians 3:13
3.3 Sharing the Gospel message Romans 10:15
4.1 The blessing of giving Acts 20:35
4.2 The transformation of the heart through edifying speech Matthew 12:34
4.3 The reward of peacemaking Matthew 5:9
5.1 The power of words to bring life and healing Proverbs 16:24
5.2 The influence of positive words on one's faith Romans 10:17
5.3 The potential of edifying words to restore relationships Proverbs 15:1
6.1 The Spirit's guidance in our speech John 16:13
6.2 The fruit of the Spirit manifested in our words Galatians 5:22-23
6.3 The Spirit's power to convict and convert through our words 1 Corinthians 2:4