Words spoke by our tongues binds us. To betray one’s words is to betray one’s trust. In life, the use of words has to be carefully used as they express one’s emotion and opinion. Words can harm and help someone because it is the only way to communicate. Words itself can shape one’s future. Use it positively and it will empower you, use it negatively and it will restrict you.
Using words positively will influence one’s life. By saying things like “do your best” or “I have confidence in you” psychologically empowers the person who you intend it for. Not only does positive words can increases one’s morale but it is also an acceptance that every human tend to seek from social interaction. This confirmation is a powerful encouragement to the individual you are interacting with.
Using words negatively will destroy one’s life. Words like “I can’t do it” or “it is impossible” is very self-defeating that psychologically weaken the mind of the person. It restricts one potential, creating a mind of defeat. In a state of negative psychological influence, it is hard to accomplish anything.
The power of words has a binding effect on the person who uses it. It can psychological empower or restrict one’s potential. Words help and harm people. One must carefully use selected words to not negatively hurt others for you are just creating enemies in the end. Never back out on your words, for that destroys the trust and confidence of people who look upon you. The power of words is for you to harness.
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From the Contemporary English Bible
Proverbs 18:21
“Words can bring death or life!
Talk too much, and you will eat
everything you say.”
I like this version on occasion, because it does not mince words.
Because as you say words are powerful(Power of Words)- it’s good to cut out the idle chatter or one might find themselves snared by what they have said.
Words hurt me the most,& I hurt others with mine as well…
Words are indeed very powerful, that is why we should all learn to take a deep breath if you feel the words that you are about to speak is going to sound negative or hurtful. It can be difficult if you also feel hurt or angry at the time.
Likewise, I have noticed a lot of people find it very hard to praise others with kind words. It’s really sad, because communicating some kind words towards another person who deserves it, brings so much more satisfaction when you see how much happiness, comfort or confidence it gives them.
Michelle- Definitely prohibit and limit words when necessary. Think twice or even thrice before speaking!
YT- That balance things out… although you’re making enemies during the process…
Marie- Absolutely! Good praise and kind words are the best satisfaction and encouragement for people. More people need to do it!
Makin’ enemies?With much regret.I’ll try ta use whatcha call ‘em…,emocons from now on ta avoid my comments bein’ misunderstood.