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Words are powerful. A well-timed compliment can make someone's day. Conversely, a little

barbed, a little dig can take someone down. Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall

presents another message in his classic series called Growing Deep in the Christian Life.

In this study, we'll consult Hebrews chapter 10 for a practical lesson on building one

another up. We're not talking about flattery or overinflated praise. That's disingenuous.

Rather, our role is to recognize the power of relationships and to use our speech for

good. Chuck titled his talk, Encouragement Served Family Style.

Now, for the balance of my time, I want to convince you with the help of Scripture. I want

the Lord to show you in his word the power of your tongue. I want you to see, as if for

the very first time from Proverbs, how much weight is carried by the lips, the voice,

the tongue. Turn back to Proverbs 10. You are going to see in the Scriptures, inspired

comments regarding the power of the tongue. Proverbs 10 verse 11, The mouth of the righteous

is a fountain of life. But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence, hatred stirs up

strife, but love covers all transgressions. So I see in that the tongue is a forgiving

instrument. It covers transgression. Look at chapter 12 verse 17, He who speaks truth

tells what is right, but a false witness deceit. There is one who speaks rashly like the

thrusts of swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. I can't emphasize enough

the importance of moms and dads with their children and the way we talk to them. As

matter of fact, chapter 18 really caught me off guard when I first found verse 21. You

talk about a reproof from God. I got it. Never forgotten it. The first line of Proverbs

1821, death and life are in the power of the tongue, but those who love it will eat its

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