Diligence of Words - Week 8

Mar 23, 2025    Ben James

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words shall never harm me…” Such a catchy, quippy and totally untrue saying. Proverbs tells us repeatedly about the weight of our words; particularly when our words are dishonest.

In this passage, Solomon gives us the definition, the cause, the consequences and ultimately, how to overcome this ever-present, ever-dangerous area of temptation in our lives.