Scarring Words
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Negative words that are spoken about somebody can inflict deeper wounds and do more damage to a person than someone who would inflict physical injury. Our words hold the power of life and death according to this verse. Words burn deep scars. The negative words we speak to our spouse, children, and family members, fellow church family can wound for life. When we look at some