Falar
A Bíblia tem muito a ensinar sobre a arte de falar. As palavras têm poder de vida e de morte — podem edificar ou destruir, curar ou ferir, aproximar ou afastar.
O poder das palavras
A morte e a vida estão no poder da língua. A palavra branda desvia a ira, mas a palavra dura suscita o furor.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath; but a grievous word stirreth up anger.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life; but perverseness therein is a wound to the spirit.
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
22 For want of counsel purposes are frustrated; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Falar com sabedoria
No muito falar não falta transgressão. A boca do justo fala sabedoria, e quem guarda os lábios guarda a si mesmo.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding.
13 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Falar a verdade
Cada palavra ociosa será pesada no dia do juízo. Fale a verdade, edifique com a boca e confesse Cristo com os lábios.
Edificar com palavras
Não saia da boca nenhuma palavra torpe. Sejam prontos para ouvir, tardios para falar, e tardios para a ira.
1 O give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name; make known His doings among the peoples.
8 My mouth shall be filled with Thy praise, and with Thy glory all the day.