Why do our words matter? Why do our words matter? Today, Emma Dotter talks through Psalm 12, where David is crying out to God for help because he sees how people are hurting one another with their words. As Proverbs 18:21 says, the tongue has the power of life and death, which means our words can either tear people down or build them up. Maybe you personally have been hurt by the words of others, whether careless or intentional. We can find hope knowing that God sent His Son, the Word made flesh to dwell among us and bring life abundant to those who trust in Him as Savior and Lord. Take some time to reflect on how Psalm 12 encourages us to be careful with our words. 
 
 Additional Scripture Referenced:
 Proverbs 6:16-19, a lying tongue is an abomination to the Lord
 Proverbs 12:22, “lying lips are detestable to the Lord”
 John 8:44, the devil “is a liar and the father of lies”
 Revelation 21:8 
 Proverbs 18:21, “death and life are in the power of the tongue”
 Colossians 4:6, “let your speech always be gracious”
 John 3:16
 Proverbs 15:1-2, “a soft answer turns away wrath” 
 John 1:14, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”
 
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