Fruity Speech

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 HCSB

We can speak life into any situation and cause a blessing or death and bring destruction.

There are those who love to speak, to win friends and influence people by what they say. They love the fruit of their own tongue.

In my younger years I was asked a question, as part of a personality profile: 'what do you do with people who don't like you?' I answered, "I would win them over." I had supreme confidence in my ability to win people with my voice.

Time has shown that this has not been the case. Some I have not successfully won back and some I have chosen not to win back.

As I have matured God has dealt with my tongue where I refrain from speaking more and more and try and wait for God's perspective. When I speak out of turn I am convicted of my sin and repent.

The fruit of the tongue is not always pleasant, often we have a basket of lemons. Critical or judgemental words are not life bringing, in fact they tear down a person's character and it is not kind. Also what we sow we reap.

We are made to bless God and see His kingdom come not tear it down. Amen!