#61: Proverbs 26:18-19 The Words You Use Matter
Story summary
In this Bible lesson, Barbara Yak is excited that the new kid in class, Sheila Slyfox, takes fashion as seriously as she does. Little does she know that not only is Sheila fashionable; she’s MORE fashionable than Barbara, and she’s not afraid to rub it in. Barbara learns from Proverbs 26:18-19 that the words she uses matter.
Proverbs 26:18-19
18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”
What did We Learn?
- Mean words sting just like firebrands, arrows, darts (and even spitballs.)
- People like to try to cover over mean words by saying they are joking, but in the end jokes can hurt, too.
- We need to pray that God would help us to have fun without saying hurtful things about another.
- We need to pray that He’d give a spirit of encouragement to lift others up and not break them down.
Let's Pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
When we joke, help us not to joke roughly in a way that stings others.
Instead, help us to have fun without hurting someone in the process.
Give us good and encouraging words and help us lift others up.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
When we joke, help us not to joke roughly in a way that stings others.
Instead, help us to have fun without hurting someone in the process.
Give us good and encouraging words and help us lift others up.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Discussion Question
What are some ways that you can lift others up?