Words Can Hurt
Be careful what you say. You can say something hurtful in ten seconds, but ten years later, the wounds are still there. (Joel Osteen, TV evangelist)
Have you ever met someone who never seems to be content with life and you wondered about the reason for such ongoing unhappiness? It could simply be the result of an unkind observation or a misunderstood remark someone made years ago. It’s a reminder to all of us to choose our words very carefully lest they be harmful tomorrow.
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking … The lips of the godly speak helpful words. (Proverbs 15:28; 10:32)