Kind Words

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. (Proverbs 18:21)

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. (Proverbs 12:18)

Kind words are like honey — sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24)

1. If you don’t have anything kind to say, .

¹¹ So encourage each other and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

2. I say matters.

³³ “A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad. >³⁴ You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. (Matthew 12:33-34)

²⁸ If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. ²⁹ Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Ephesians 4:28-29)

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3. I say it matters.

¹⁴ And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

¹⁶ For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. ¹⁷ For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:16-17)

FIERCE KINDNESS LINKS:

• • What is Fierce Kindness?
  • Watch the Daily Devos
  • Plan your Daily Kindness Challenges
  • Join a Fierce Kindness Group

Additional Notes