Being Successful
Building with Constructive Speech
Our lives are being built by the
things we do and the things we say
It is that simple, two things define
us
Our actions and speech are powerful
to destroy or build up
The tongue that brings
healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit.
Proverbs
15:4 NIV
Building with
Constructive Speech
Our lives are being built by the things
we do and the things we say.
It is that simple, two things define us.
Our actions and speech are powerful
to destroy or build up.
The Book of Proverbs addresses both sides,
destructive and constructive speech.
The tongue that brings
healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue
crushes the spirit.
Proverbs
15:4 NIV
What is constructive speech?
Good words
The speech of the righteous is like a fountain of life,
valuable like the best silver and feeds others, even
multitudes.
Proverbs 10:9, 20-21
Pleasant words
Words that taste like honey are sweet to the soul
and healing to the bones, the very structure of a person.
Proverbs
16:24
Comforting words
Addresses anxiety and depression and
cheering up the person under heavy weights.
Proverbs
12:25
These are the things that reveal
the good heart of the speaker…
Timely words
Timing is critical for the right words.
It is fruit with value and last forever like pales of gold.
Proverbs
15:23; 25:11
Well thought out words
The righteous person studies carefully
how to best give an answer.
Proverbs
15:28
These are the words that reveal the wisdom of the speaker…
Controlled words
Faithful lips enjoy good things.
Gentleness and humble words defuse violence.
The wise base their words on knowledge not hear say.
The wise keep themselves out of
trouble by guarding their tongue.
Proverbs 13:2-3; 15:1-2; 21:23
Wisdom will not try to force their two cents in when
everyone is talking, he will hold his tongue even if
he is disturbed by the negative and hurtful words of others.
The man of “knowledge” uses words with restraint.
The man of “understanding” is even tempered.
Proverbs
10:19; 17:27-28
Constructive Speech will…
Be full of grace, (favor), you want the best for others
Be patient by taking the time to obtain
knowledge and find understanding.
Be gentle with
humility.
This controlled speech will protect
your own life and the lives of others.
Let your conversation
be always full of grace,
seasoned with salt,
so that you may know
how to answer everyone.
Colossians
4:6 NIV
Scripture Reading
Proverbs 10:11
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. NIV
Proverbs 10:20-21
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment. NIV
Proverbs 16:24
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. NIV
Proverbs 12:25
25 An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up. NIV
Proverbs 15:23
23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply —
and how good is a timely word! NIV
Proverbs 25:11
11 A word aptly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver. NIV
Proverbs 15:28
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. NIV
Proverbs 13:2
2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. NIV
Proverbs 15:1,2
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. NIV
Proverbs 21:23
23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself from calamity. NIV
Proverbs 10:19
19 When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise. NIV
Proverbs 17:27-28
27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent,
and discerning if he holds his tongue. NIV
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