When I was a teenager, my father encouraged me and my brother to think about what we said before we said it. Simple enough. We needed to let the words roll around in our brain before we released them from our mouth. Comedians have joked about it and proverbs have been written about it; our words matter. Yet we carelessly fling them out like they were disposable drops of water. But just as water can be a formidable force to be reckoned with, we should be mindful of not just our thoughts but also of the words we speak.
Think about it, what does it look like to be a good steward of your words? Jesus stewarded His words. He knew that the words He spoke would be discussed and dissected for thousands of years by millions of people. I'm sure He chose His words wisely. Every word of His that is recorded had a place and a meaning. I'm willing to bet that even the ones we don't know about were just as meaningful.
How about this: Lawyers choose their statements beforehand because they know that the specific words they use and the way they use them can literally influence lives. Judgements depend on them (words and use of words). Let that sink in.
Guess what? Decisions and lives depend on your words. Choose and steward them wisely so that life will be produced by what you say.
Proverbs !8:21
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