Summary: -Jer. 31:33-34, Eph. 4:29 -words have a powerful effect on people -Prov. 12:18 - the tongue of the wise brings healing -John 15:11 - listen to these words, because they bring life -Eph.4:29 -life words build people up and provide grace - our words can empower people to keep going -listen to these words, because they will define you -words shape our identity/who we are -listen to the words God speaks over us -God wants to share your identity -John 14:6, 16:1 -life and death are in the power of the tongue
