Encouragement
John 8:11
11 She said, “No one, Lord.”
And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and[a] sin no more.”
John 1:47
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”
JESUS used words to make people feel worthy as illustrated in the verses above.
To question peoples word or, put them down for what they do or say is totally the opposite of encouragement. It’s just impossible to encourage someone after we have used words to discourage them. Words are something that can never be taken back once they are spoken.
however, words of encouragement will build peoples self esteem and encourage them.
Words can make people feel worthy or unworthy. Words can make people feel like a winner or a loser. No wonder the word of God cautions us to be careful what we say.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
