The Splashiness of Words

“For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” – Matthew 12:37 In our next series, we will explore the value and power of words. Our words are the most valuable commodity on the planet, and today, I want to emphasize the splashiness of words. Children playfully splash water on one another when they are in a pool on a hot summer day. Likewise, you cannot use words on others without getting a little bit on yourself. A proverb from ancient times states, “Cursing someone by casting a spell or cursing them with your words always costs both of you.” The cost to you is reaping negative consequences from words you use that are damaging, pessimistic, or cynical. In addition, if you lash out at someone by speaking negative words and you don’t think they’ll retaliate, I promise you they will. They will