When it comes to words, there are pitfalls everywhere. The more we talk, the more likely we are to say something sinful or stupid. Jesus told us that our words reflect our hearts. If we hope to transform our speech, then, we need to ask God to change us from the inside out. That transformation begins with evaluation, as we examine our speech patterns to see where we fall short of God’s standards. The book of Proverbs helps us with this evaluation by warning us about several “word pitfalls.” Once we understand how we’re falling short, we can ask God for the strength and power to honor Him with what we say.