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Have you ever said this: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It's not true! Words can be poisonous.

Key Points:

  • Words can bring life or death.
  • Use your words to help others every chance you get.
  • God can help you with your words.

Memory Verse:

Proverbs 18:21 The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

See Also: Self-control

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. What’s the nicest thing someone has said about you lately? How did that make you feel?
  3. How can our words bring life to others? What does it mean that our words can mean death?
  4. How can you use your words to build up people in your life?
  5. Read Ephesians 4:29. Why shouldn’t we use mean language? What are some things we can say that would be helpful and encouraging to others?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

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This is part of the Toxic series.