War of Words (Second Edition)

We speak thousands of words every day.

Few things we do are more important. Underneath the normality of daily speech lies a great struggle-a war of words with high stakes and life-changing consequences.

With characteristic vulnerability and Christ-centeredness, Paul Tripp shows that the gospel can utterly transform the way we communicate. The Word made flesh offers us hope for our words-giving us the power to speak words that restore, words that heal, words that bring life. In our war, the Lord Jesus is the one who gives us the victory.

With the aid of personal assessments and discussion questions, use this incisive book to renew your reliance on your heavenly Father’s abundant grace and better pursue speech that honors Christ and benefits others.

Winning the war of words means never forgetting who we are. When we remember that we are what we are because of God’s mercy alone, we speak with gentleness and humility as God’s restorers.

232 pages.

“Until our hearts are completely purified by God in heaven, we must set strong guards at the gates of our mouths and fight daily battles to restrain the overflow of our sinful desires. I have never before read such helpful insights and practical tools for this battle.”

–Ken Sande, Author, The Peacemaker

“There is only one Person who perfectly controlled his speech, and he’s the one I desperately need every day. I’m thankful for my brother Paul Tripp and for his life of speaking the truth in books like War of Words. This book is practical, relatable, and truly Christ-centered. I highly recommend it.”

–Elyse Fitzpatrick, Author, Idols of the Heart

“Filled with searching and realistic and honest illustrations, coupled with large doses of biblical truth, this is a volume to which you will turn again and again. You will be challenged, convicted, enlightened, and encouraged.”

–Wayne Mack, Author, God’s Solutions to Life’s Problems

“We’ve all inflicted and received wounds in the war of words. This book gets at the heart of the war: our sinful hearts. With an engaging balance of biblical instruction and honest storytelling, Tripp turns us to the Lord who redeems and transforms hearts-and words.”

–Kathleen B. Nielson, Author, Making Good Return

“If your mouth is your downfall, don’t pass over this book for fear of getting your knuckles rapped. Author Paul Tripp has blown it too! But he’s learning how to change by God’s grace, and he’s sharing that grace with anyone who will listen.”

–Steve Estes, Author, When God Weeps