Water or poison?

Are you adding water or poison?

Some poisons are slow-acting. You could use them on a plant for a while before any ill effects could be observed, but that doesn't mean that damage isn't being done.

The words we speak into a person's life can act as water or poison. Any damage may not be immediately obvious - we are good at putting on masks - but continuing to pour poison into someone's heart will have its effect. It will show sooner or later.

Before you open your mouth, ask yourself whether your words will water the person you're speaking to or poison them.