The Various Forms of Constructive Speech

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Do our words build up or tear down? Proverbs 10:21, 14:3, 20:5

1.  Few Words – calculated, controlled, careful, deliberate
   .          Proverbs 17:28, 10:8, 10, 19; 11:12, 13:3, 15:28, 21:23, James 1:19
2.  Timely Words – Words that are apt and appropriate for that particular situation
   .     A.  Words of Encouragement
   .          Proverbs 12:25, 15:23, 16:24, 25:11
   .     B.  Words of Rebuke
   .          Proverbs 6:23, 9:7-8, 25:12, 27:5-6, 28:23
3.   Calm Words 
   .          Proverbs 15:1, 18; 25:15
4.   Truthful Words
   .          Proverbs 6:16-17, James 8:44, Proverbs 12:17, 19, 22; 16:13, 24:26

Ephesians 4:29