1. The Power Of WORDS “Tearing Down or Building Up”

2. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NRSV)

3. Robin Williams “Words and ideas can change the world.”

4. The Power Of Words… 1.Words Are Powerful

5. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. James 3:3-6 (NIV)

6. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. James 3:3-6 (NIV)

7. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire… James 3:3-6 (NIV)

8. The Power Of Words… 1.Words Are Powerful 2.Words Have Lasting Impact

9. The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)

10. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NRSV)

11. The Power Of Words… 1.Words Are Powerful 2.Words Have Lasting Impact 3.Words Either Build Up Or Tear Down

12. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NRSV)

13. The Power Of Words… 1.Words Are Powerful 2.Words Have Lasting Impact 3.Words Either Build Up Or Tear Down 4.Words Are A Sign Of Our Hearts

14. “Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit... How can you speak good things, when you are evil? Matthew 12:33-35 (NRSV)

15. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person brings good things out of a good treasure, and the evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure.” Matthew 12:33-35 (NRSV)

16. I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, Ephesians 4:1-3 (NRSV)

17. bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 (NRSV)

18. The Power Of Words… 1.Words Are Powerful 2.Words Have Lasting Impact 3.Words Either Build Up Or Tear Down 4.Words Are A Sign Of Our Hearts 5.Words Can Heal And Bring Life

19. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)

20. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

21. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NRSV)

22. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight Lord. Psalm 19:14 (NIV)

23. The Power Of WORDS “Tearing Down or Building Up”