The power of the words! In my study of Proverbs I see another great warning to consider when tempted to talk about things we shouldn't.

Proverbs 16:27 - "A worthless man digs up evil while his words are as a scorching fire. (28) A preverse man spreads strife and a slanderer seperates intimate friends."

If the enemy can accomplish one thing with you today it's simply to use your words against someone else. There are many that Satan has already used and continues to use by enticing them to join in on bringing down other people. If he can't bring them down himself, the devil will use other people by putting thoughts in their minds to hurt others simply by what they say.

When are we going to learn as Christians to really watch what we say. You might be telling the truth at times and many will live by the saying "the truth hurts". But do we really have to set out to hurt other people? Some feel they do to save face or to get back at someone. But as Christians is this right? Do you really feel better after telling that co-worker off? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment by putting someone else down?

God is very clear about people who do this such a thing. Read our scripture agian. He calls those people in vs. 27 "worthless" and in vs. 28 "perverse".

Prayer: "God, help me watch the words that come out of my mouth. Help me to realize that no matter how bad someone else trys to hurt me that does not give me permission to tear them apart."