Words are powerful. Once spoken, they have an effect. They have an impact. In fact, words shape our destiny. James says that the tongue is like a tiny rudder that is used to steer a ship. Our words take us in one direction or another. Yet how often we get careless with our words. In Proverbs, the wise and the foolish talk differently. The words of the wise are powerful and bring efficient. The words of a fool are empty and profuse. So before we say it, or before we press “send” we should stop and listen to the wisdom of Proverbs for what is at stake is not only the feelings of others, but our own destiny as well. This sermon is about the differences between the wise and foolish use of words and will give practical wisdom for using our words to steer our lives to godly outcomes.