Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
"The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence." This verse is loaded with meaning. On the one hand we have a statement that presents practical advice. We can sum up this verse by saying 'nice words are good, bad words are, well, bad.' So what we have here is a saying that encourages us to say nice things. Why? Because when we say nice things we build and/or keep relationships with those around us. We are told to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, and with that in mind we should say nice things to our neighbors, to show them the love we have for them. Another meaning behind this verse is that we can give people eternal life. Not that eternal life is within our power to give, but we do have the power to speak the name and good news of Jesus, which is what leads people to life and salvation. Our mouths are a fountain of life when we proclaim the good news of Jesus. With that in mind let nothing unholy come out of your mouths, but proclaim only that which is loving and faithful. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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