In the last few days weve been talking about the power of words and how you use them. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The healing power of positive words sermon by monty newton. Because words spoken softly are borne out of a deep caring caring more for the recipient than the giver. I highly recommend this book if you want to speak only godly words which are a. Your words have power use them wisely for blessing. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. Holman christian standard there is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword. Words that hurt, words that heal the author has very good insite and wisdom. Sticks and stones break only bones and bones they heal so fast.
It is easier to build up a child than it is to repair an adult. Sometimes we use our words wisely, sometimes we dont. But words destroy and kill the soul till nothings left at last. After the lesson have students act out scenarios where one student uses unkind words and another chooses kind words to respond. Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Many of us can attest to how deep someones thoughtless words have hurt us. A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The bible in 90 days whole church challenge series. To explore several of solomons proverbs related to wise speech. If you love studying bible verses by topic you may like this book. The fact is that the wounds caused by sticks and stones heal, but the. The quote is a good reminder that leaders must be careful with their wordswords can either hurt or heal. In my estimation there is very little truth in that saying.
Weve all had words flung at us that stung and stuck. Words have the power to offer life or to offer death. While righteous words are lifebreathing, careless speech can have devastating consequences. Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal. Choose your words wisely book of proverbs faithgateway. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Holman christian standard bible there is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword. During the last six weeks we have read a sizeable portion of the old testament.
How to choose words wisely and well by joseph telushkin in chm, doc, fb2 download ebook. New american standard version there is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. These negative words can have great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. Because of this book, i have examined the way i speak to friends, relatives, my children and complete strangers on the street. Msg textual explanation in this proverb, as in the previous one we explored, the word pictures used for the impact of the tongue are very powerful. Oct 08, 2014 this is closely related to ephesians 4. What does the bible say about words can hurt and heal. Top 7 bible verses about the power of words jack wellman. But before that stage i had to learn a painful lesson. Rabbi joseph telushkin, named one of the 50 best speakers in the united states by talk magazine, is also the author or coauthor of seven influential books about the history, beliefs, ethics, culture, and religious practices of judaism. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword becky hills. I dont know anyone whose life would not be blessed by this book. When spoken with softness and empathy, they can heal the wounds, win the hearts and make the people reach out to others, but when spoken with harshness, they can hinder relationships, humiliate and harm people in.
Pierre du plessis words have the power to both destroy and heal. Sometimes, they even cost your patience or selfworth. The fact is that the wounds caused by sticks and stones heal, but the wounds caused by cruel or thoughtless words may run deep and last a lifetime. As an author i know the power of words, even those words that arent meant to hurt can hurt and have long lasting consequences those jabs and little jokes can wear a persons spirit down, but tin this book by michael ross and brian doyle we are reminded that not only can words hurt but they can also heal. Many stories and instructions in the bible were written for our emotional health. They are most often far more effective than harsh words. This is true whether we are reacting to spoken words delivered by someone else, or to the inner selftalk that we hear ourselves saying inside our heads. Author bio joseph telushkin is a rabbi, scholar, and bestselling author of eighteen books, among them a code of jewish ethics and words that hurt, words that heal. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Words are powerful, painful, awful, and amazing tools.
See more ideas about words, wise words and me quotes. Words are powerfuluse wisely the spoken word has immense potential for either building up or tearing down. How positive words can heal, and then make the choice to free yourself up from hurtful words and to use your words wisely. Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. They can either bring the greatest happiness or the deepest despair.
Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken. On the other hand, words which are wisely spoken can be a source of life, comfort, and healing. Jun 12, 2015 this is true whether we are reacting to spoken words delivered by someone else, or to the inner selftalk that we hear ourselves saying inside our heads. In her groundbreaking and now classic book, you can heal your life, selfhelp counselor louise hay outlined archetypal thought patterns that could cause or make us susceptible to adverse life conditions and disease. The book words that hurt, words that heal kept my interest at all times. Whether words spoken to us, words we speak to ourselves, or words we speak to others, get your copy of breaking the power of negative words. About the author joseph telushkin is a rabbi, scholar, and bestselling author of eighteen books, among them a code of jewish ethics and words that hurt, words that heal. The words you write or speak to others can leave a huge impact and create a lasting memoryeither good or badso its super important to choose them wisely. As an author i know the power of words, even those words that arent meant to hurt can hurt and have long lasting consequences those jabs and little jokes can wear a persons spirit down, but tin this book by michael ross and brian doyle we are reminded that. Weve come up with this list of things to remember when trying to use our words in a more positive way. How you treat others also impacts yourself and maybe others that you dont realize.
Words have the power to hurt or heal our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively. It took me years and years as an adult to heal the wounds ill spoken words caused. The word of encouragement 4 of 5 frank damazio sermon. Nov 05, 2015 the words you write or speak to others can leave a huge impact and create a lasting memoryeither good or badso its super important to choose them wisely. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. Then we will seek to learn from the book of proverbs when words are foolishly. Lord, please make my words and the thoughts of my heart acceptable in your sight. Words can make or break a relationship and your choice of words and the way you express yourself can accelerate or kill your career. Good news translation thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. The words that i have spoken to you are spirit and life. Spend a few minutes with a chronic complainer who uses all sorts of negative terms, and youll feel your personal energy bottom out. Lord, please keep me from speaking when what i say could get me in trouble. Think before you speak, or choose your words wisely is a theme through out this book. Words are the most potent tools that aim at either maintaining a relationship or severing the ties between people.
Remarkable for its clarity and practicality, words that hurt, words that heal illuminates the powerful effects we create by what we say and how we say it. Written by a jewish rabbi and based on his years of experience and study, this book starts with the problem of how we hurt others everyday with our words even. International standard version some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing. The nook book ebook of the words that hurt, words that heal. He wrote, thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal gnt. Words have great power, so choose them and your friends wisely. Bend our speech to be useful and gentle, seasoned with grace and wisdom. When you speak words of kindness, that has as dramatic an impact as the healing powers of a tree of life. Lord god, help us to be quick to listen, slow to anger and slow to speak. It is believed that the book of proverbs was compiled by solomon, son of king david. The healing power of positive words texts scripture awakening.
At the end of the lesson there is a sheet daily prayers to use our words wisely to help students to pray. Now, think back again, and this time, can you recall any words spoken to you or about. Teach us how to utilize our words to bless, comfort and edify one another. For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword. Before words are spoken, we create and hear them internally in the form of thoughts. In this world everyone has their own perception, everyone takes thing as their own thinking and understanding, for some people there can be no difference between opinion and judging and for some opinion can be associated with advice and judging can be offensive, hence we people needs to be very careful with our words while communicating with. From the new york times bestselling author of rebbe comes this newly revised edition of words that hurt, words that healan invaluable guide in how choosing the right words can enrich our relationships and give us insight to improve every facet of our lives. On the other hand, words which are wisely spoken can be a source of. Written by a jewish rabbi and based on his years of experience and study, this book starts with the problem of how we hurt others everyday with our words even when that is. His mentors, editors and colleges helped him emensly. As they echo in our mind, the wound gets deeper and a root of bitterness can easily spring up in.
Author, joseph telushkin,shows that words can be beneficial and can also be like knives. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Breaking the power of negative words baker book house. Words that hurt, words that heal, profiled in the january 1996 edition of imprimis, inspired two u. As believers with the holy spirit inside of us, we have his wisdom as well and can use words to heal instead of hurt. Yes, even the words of others can easily affect our personal vibration. Proverbs 12, good news translation gnt the bible app. We can learn much from the failures and victories of those who lived before us. Words though, sharp enough to etch a mark upon the heart fester and grow, inflicting pain long after they are spoken. Wise saying and purpose of the word of god home facebook.
How to choose words wisely and well by joseph telushkin in chm, doc, fb2 download e book. Many of us are carrying around hurtful words, sometimes without even knowing it. I vividly remember a moment from my childhood when words didnt feel so magical. His novel, an eye for an eye, became the basis of four episodes of the emmy awardwinning abc tv series, the practice, and he has cowritten three additional episodes of the program. On the other hand, words which are wisely spoken can. As they echo in our mind, the wound gets deeper and a root of bitterness can easily spring up in that environment. So when you speak make sure you uplift someone and never put them down. In this world everyone has their own perception, everyone takes thing as their own thinking and understanding, for some people there can be no difference between opinion and judging and for some opinion can be associated with advice and judging can be offensive, hence we people needs to be very careful with our words while communicating.
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