Life and death are harnessed in the power of our tongue! The bible tells us even though the tongue is a small thing, it can make grand speeches. A tiny spark, also a small thing, can set a great forest on fire. The rudder of a ship is another small thing that can direct the course of a large vessel. Among all the parts of our body, the tongue is the most powerful and can set your world on fire or breathe life into a weary soul. Your choose.
The Word tells us that our words can be like a scorching fire, separating close friends, stirring up anger, and providing the folly of fools. In contrast, the Word also says that our tongue can speak words that bring life’ We have the ability to give life-giving waters to others, believers of not. Our words have an impact for good or ill, again your choice do you want to give life giving waters or think and speak destructive words.
Our tongue and its power to use words is a unique and influential gift from God. When we read the book of Proverbs, we must notice that verse upon verse about the power of our words keep jumping off the page. Proverbs 12:6 teaches that our words have the power to destroy and the power to build up.
Are we using the words from our tongue to build up people or destroy others? Who’s in charge of your tongue? Who can we blame when hurtful things come tumbling out of our mouths? It is imperative that we make a conscious decision to control the output of our own tongues. The bible also says we are to sharpen each other, not to destroy.
Since our powerful, positive, and beautiful words can heal and uplift, we must be lavish in these words. When spoken with truth, our words have the ability to change lives. Stop and think about how you communicate. Do your words encourage people to achieve greatness? Do your words support and help someone who is suffering? Do your words nurture, nourish, and inspire your own children. Think about this, ‘what is the thumb print you leave on others’?
Sadly, emotions like hatred, fear, anger, doubt, frustration, and resentment can be expressed and fueled by words as well. Whether words are written, thought of and then spoken, they have the power to break and destroy healthy environments, as well as relationships. In my Christian walk I have met too many people who use destructive words, some for their own benefit, and in the process they also destroy relationships.
A thought for you all, I’m challenging myself as well you to accept the challenge presented in Ephesians 4:29 which states, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Wow if we all adhere to this biblical instruction, think of what this would mean not only to all Christians but to those who don’t know Christ. What a harvest we would have.
Since our tongue wields the mighty power for life or for death, we must be mindful of what we say and how we say it. Your words can change everything, be careful what you think as well as speak!
If you have seen my earlier blog on ‘Habits’ you would have read ‘Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. watch your character; it becomes. Your destiny’. If you want to control the power of the tongue you, we need to watch our habits.
Remember John 7:38 ‘He that believeth in me, as the scripture hath said. out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.’
Points to Ponder:
Let us consider the impact of our words. How can you speak more life-giving truths and not words that destroy? Also look at my post the test of three, this will be of great value to you.
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