The Bible has so much to say about words. Words are those things in life that can be very harmful or extremely uplifting.
"A man has joy in making an apt answer, and a word spoken at the right moment, how good it is!" Proverbs 15:23, Amplified
Very few times do the Scriptures in Proverbs focus on just one aspect of the human condition. Here we find out more about the words spoken by a man and not necessarily the man himself. Two things are covered in this verse. First, there is great joy in having the right answer. At any stage of life this truth can be found to be evident. Go to any grade school where the teacher is asks the students a question. When the student answers correctly, the elation on his or her face is evident. Even in the work place when the boss posses a problem that warrants a solution and the employee has the solution that the employer is looking for.
Secondly, a word spoken in due time, or at the correct moment is very good. I know I have had a problem in the past speaking out the wrong thing at the wrong time, trying to be funny, but ending up hurting more than anything else. But there are those times, when I did shine, and there are those times when I do shine. The Bible never commands us to encourages others through deed. Actions are examples. Encouragement comes from words spoken. Comfort comes from words spoken. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sining with grace with grace in your hearts to the Lord." (Colossians 3:16, NKJV) Spoken word. "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let hi sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call the elders of the church, and let him pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:13-14, NKJV) All things that need a physical voice. The Christian is truly powerless without the spoken word.
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