Quotes about Speech

In accordance with what is written, " I believed, therefore I spoke," we also believe, and therefore speak. 2 Corinthians 4:13

The challenge of a tamed tongue is so great that we'd be wise to give it daily attention in prayer.

Being created in the image of our omnipotent God, our spoken words are potent. Speaking what we believe—even from ourselves to ourselves—is like inviting our souls to a pep rally. Vocalized words stir enthusiasm.

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way. James 3:10

Avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. 2 Timothy 2:16

She never had no comment.

Words wield power, both divine and mortal. We might think of the comparison of the power of words like this: God's words are omnipotent. Our words are potent.

In some causes silence is dangerous.

Whatever is unlike Christ in conduct, speech, or disposition grieves the Spirit of grace.

Someone has said, "Prayer is the highest use to which speech can be put.

Each of us has a tongue and a voice. These instruments of speech can be used destructively or employed constructively.

The Scripture warns about evil communications that corrupt good manners. Off-color jokes and dirty stories have no place in the Christian life. Thousands of people are engaging in immorality by the way they talk. Keep your talk pure. Ask God to purify your tongue.