Titus cautions us in Titus 2: 7 and 8, “In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,sincerity, sound speech that cannot be condemned that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”' In our society today, good Christian testimony is somewhat questioned by our speech. Words can be abusive, slanderous, deceitful and destructive. Like anything else, speech can be corrupted. It was once said, “Guns are left to do what soft words might have done earlier, properly used.” Using soft words could have a calming effect and control the spirit of anger.

Sometimes there is friction in relationships at home, with friends and at work. We read In Proverbs 15:1, ” A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” When needed, words of encouragement and endearment are spoken to others, bringing them joy and peace. Proverbs 15:23 teaches, ” A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” Like honey, pleasant words are healthy to the inward man.

It is the only natural sweet that does not need refining. The honey contained minerals needed by the human body. A jar of honey on the table was a mark of great wealth. In Solomon’s day, the honey made by bees from flower nectar was considered very valuable. Solomon states, ” Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones” in Proverbs 15:24. Words can also bring sweetness and health. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.” Matthew 15:18-19 reads, “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart and they defile the man. Jesus spoke of the revealing power of words. Words reveal what is in the heart of man. With words, we can communicate ideas, and by words, we demonstrate what we feel inside. 'Words are a gift of God to human beings.

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