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“Good news from a distant land is cold water for a thirsty soul.” — Proverbs 25:25

“Mom! We have a fly in the honey!” – came the daughter’s voice from the kitchen. I answered with a well-known proverb: “A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than twenty barrels of vinegar.” To tell you the truth, this was the first time we caught a fly in the honey jar. Of course, the proverb is not talking about flies at all. It hides a wise observation: friendly requests are more successful than bitter reproaches.

The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and sayings inspired by God’s Spirit. These ancient sayings help us navigate life and teach important truths about honoring God. Many proverbs are about relationships between people, including the influence that our words have.

King Solomon warns readers against false accusations (Prov. 25:18), teaches that a “secret tongue” harms relationships (v. 23), and condemns quarrelsomeness (v. 24). On the other hand, Solomon encourages the readers to spread the good news – this brings blessings (v. 25).

If we try to apply these principles, God’s Spirit will send the right words to our hearts (Prov. 16:1). Thanks to His action, our speech will be pleasant and refreshing.

Remember a time when you observed the powerful influence of words? What must be done for the Holy Spirit to direct our speech?

Heavenly Father, help me to reflect Your compassion in my dealings with people, using kind and healing words.

Author: Lisa Samra