Task 2 What lessons does the story teach us? 1.There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day. 2.A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill himWhat lessons does the story teach us? 1. There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day. 2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill him. Task 2