The Power of Words
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The Power of Words: Seeds That Bear Fruit
Words are seeds. When spoken, they are planted—and in time, they grow, bloom, and bear fruit. Most of us are familiar with this powerful verse:
"The power of life and death is in the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit" (Proverbs 18:21).
This is why we must train ourselves to speak life-giving words. Let’s take a closer look at how words truly shape our lives and the lives of those around us.
Words Reveal the Heart
Every word we speak flows from what’s stored in our hearts. Jesus explained this in Luke 6:45:
"Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks."
In other words, our words expose our true thoughts, intentions, and motives—often more than we realize.
Even in vulnerable moments—like when someone is drunk—their words often reveal feelings they've kept hidden. While they might later claim they "didn't mean it," the truth is, those words were already rooted in their heart. Vulnerability simply stripped away the filter.
Just like no fruit can grow without a seed, no word is spoken without something first being planted inside. Our words are fruit, and our hearts are the soil.
Be Careful What You Let Take Root
That’s why it’s vital to be sensitive to the words we hear and receive.
Proverbs 4:23 says, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life."
When we allow careless or negative words to enter and take root—whether from social media, family, friends, or even our own thoughts—we risk polluting our inner world. Over time, those seeds grow into perceptions, assumptions, or even bitterness.
So, we must guard our hearts—but also, we must guard our mouths.
Your Tongue Shapes Your Life
Proverbs 21:23 says, "Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble."
In today’s world, especially on social media, it's common for people to speak rashly about things or people they don’t fully understand. Even worse, many speak negatively about their own lives, unknowingly sowing seeds of discouragement and despair.
If we don’t train ourselves to pause and respond with understanding—especially under pressure—we end up saying things we regret. We fall into the cycle of speaking death and constantly apologizing for it.
But there is a better way.
The Bible urges us to “get understanding in all your ways.” When we approach life with wisdom and insight, our words become a source of life instead of harm.
Final Thoughts
Words matter. They shape our identity, our relationships, and our direction in life. Let us be people who speak with purpose, plant with wisdom, and harvest the fruit of life—both for ourselves and those we encounter.