Proverbs 18:21 | What Proverbs Says about Words

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Sunday Morning | June 8, 2025 | John C. Majors | Louisville, KY

The sermon "What Proverbs Says About Words" explores the profound power of speech, emphasizing that our words can bring life or death (Proverbs 18:21). Using the acrostic "GENTLE B.R.E.A.T.H.," the message highlights that godly communication should be Gentle, not harsh or boastful, marked by restraint, integrity, and wisdom. Proverbs teaches that gentle words calm anger and even break resistance, while reckless speech invites conflict and ruin. We are warned against gossip and self-praise, called instead to speak with humility, to listen before answering, and to value truth. Drawing from James 3 and Bonhoeffer’s insight, the sermon reminds us that the failure to listen is the beginning of spiritual decay. Ultimately, wise words, fitly spoken, reflect the heart of God and nourish those who hear them.

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