|
|
 |
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them
fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit.
When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they
were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried
to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept
telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead.
Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were
saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued
to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at
him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and
finally made it out. You see this frog was deaf, unable to hear the
others plea. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.
This story teaches two lessons. Proverbs 18:21
There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word
to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through
the day. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it
takes to kill them. Be careful of what you say. Speak life to those
who cross your path. The power of words... it is sometimes hard to
understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way.
So from this day forward, think before you speak.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
(Proverbs 18:21)
This page looks best when your browser is Microsoft 4.0 or higher
resolution set to 800 X 600, 16 bit high color or better.
sequenced midi of Christopher Cross' "Sailing" by mtuitele 98©
frog background by mtuitele 99
artwork of Royce McClure©