#1: Words Have The Power To Calm Or Enrage

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.  (Proverbs 15:1-2)

#2: Words Have The Power Heal Or Harm

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.  (Proverbs 15:4)

#3: Words Have The Power To Encourage

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! (Proverbs 15:23)

#4: Words Have The Power To Reveal The Condition Of Your Heart

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. (Proverbs 15:28)

Action Steps

Next Step #1: Use your words to disarm conflict

Next Step #2: Use your words to apply wisdom

Next Step #3: Use your words to give life