๐ฃ️The Power and Influence of Words in Daily Life
๐ฃ️The Power and Influence of Words in Daily Life Speaker: Pastor Jose Date: July 12, 2026 Duration: 50 minutes The Power and Influence of Words Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21 teaches that words carry the power of life and death. The King James Version emphasizes that people will “eat the fruit” of what they speak. Words are not empty sounds; they can produce consequences in a person’s life, relationships, and future. People speak thousands of words every day. Research suggests that the average person speaks between 12,000 and 16,000 words per day. A significant portion of daily speech may consist of complaints, criticism, and dissatisfaction. Approximately 40 percent of a person’s daily speech may be negative. This could amount to roughly 4,800 negative words spoken each day. Speech reflects what is taking place in the mind. Studies suggest that people may experience approximately 60,000 thoughts each day. An estimated 70 to 80 percent of those ...