Take it Back

"Just take it back, they're only words." These are the first words ofDisguising Mistakes with Goodbyes, by my favorite band, Emery. Have you ever tried this? The Bible calls the tongue many things. At one point the Bible calls the tongue sharper than a double edged sword. Have you ever stabbed someone with a sword and then tried to take it back? No matter how hard you try it just cannot be done. Sure the person may be able to get over it, but the damage is still there and it is very real. This is something that we must watch out for. This does not even just mean the bad things we say, but the good as well. I think the most dangerous to be I love you - much more so than i hate you. I believe this because it is one of the best things that can be said to a person. Many people, however, do not know the true meaning and use it very flippantly, resulting in injury. Once said it cannot, i repeat, cannot be taken back. It can be forgiven or overlooked or forgotten, but it cannot be taken back. words can ruin anything: a friendship, a romantic relationship, a marriage, a life, your life. so for the sake of everyone(inculding yourself), please mean every word that comes out of your mouth, and make those words have a purpose. You don't have to be good at using them as long as you mean the words you say.