Descriptions of an Effective Speaker

S: “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.” Proverbs 10:9 NLT

“The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.” Proverbs 10:11 NLT

“Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.”

Proverbs 10:13-14 NLT

“People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.” Proverbs 10:17 NLT

“Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.” Proverbs 10:19-20 NLT

“The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.” Proverbs 10:21 NLT

“The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.”

Proverbs 10:31-32 NLT

O: An Ineffective speaker: follow crooked paths, words conceal violent intentions, lacking sense and will be beaten with a rod, babbles like fool and invites disaster, ignores correction. Too much talk and leads to sin. The heart is worthless and are destroyed by their lack of common sense. The tongue deceives and will be cut off. The mouth speaks perverse words.

An Effective Speaker: has integrity and walks safely, words are a life-giving fountain. Wise words come from the lips due to understanding. They treasure knowledge, accept discipline and are sensible and keep your mouth shut. Their words are like sterling silver, they encourage many, gives wise advice and speak helpful words.

Just like in leadership you need to know both in order to recognize an ineffective speaker and how to improve.

A: I don't speak, I am a speaker. I speak out from my pain and abuse to encourage others. For there is hope, abuse does not have to be their identity. Abuse was an event, speaking out bout it is a lifestyle. Speaking therefore is who I am.

P: As I continue to articulate your will for my life Oh God of wonder. May it bring glory to your name. If I dismiss your name, I dismiss your work. All of my story is your story. Nothing was left out. As I take my place in your kingdom by taking dominion over my kingdom may I fully receive your love. May your will for my life triumph over all. Forgive me for my poor health and not acknowledging I need rest and send care. Give me courage to change and wisdom to know the difference between an effective and ineffective speaker. I just want to be right where you want me forever. Capture my heart, move in spirit I long to be in your space forever. In Jesus name, amen.