MAY 29, Proverbs 26:22

“Ouch!” Andrew had cut himself on the finger as he was peeling the apple skin. He felt pain and saw some blood coming out. He felt a little frightened. Nobody wants to be hurt with a knife. Neither would you want to hurt someone with a knife.

However, words can also wound us like a sharp knife. Ronnie was so mad at his mother that he shouted loudly, “You don’t care for me! You are always scolding me! You never listen to what I say! You are unfair!” With that he went to his room to sulk. His poor mother broke into tears. She had just bought him a new computer. She had thought it would show him that she loved him.

Like the words of a talebearer, words of anger can also wound. Think before you speak. When you are angry, do not use words like ‘always’ and ‘never’. God will give us grace to speak kindly always.

Examples of sentences that can wound:
1. Mummy, you always don’t care for me.
2. Your dress makes you look very ugly.
3. You can’t buy. You have no money.
4. Why is your house so messy?
5. You are so lazy! You are good for nothing.

Now you try to give some examples of encouraging sentences.
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Thought: We must be careful with the words we speak.

Prayer: Forgive me Heavenly Father, for using hurtful words. I am sorry and I promise to try my best to be much more careful with my words. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.