Stand on the Word - Video On Demand
Tony Perkins
The Power of the Tongue: Speak Life, Not Destruction
Tony PerkinsVideo · 12 min · September 5, 2026
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Proverbs 11–12 teach that our words build or destroy. Be slow to speak, quick to wisdom; let your mouth bring blessing and restraint, not ruin.
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