Greetings: The words we speak and write can have a tremendous impact. It is important to remember that whatever words we utter or write should be chosen with care because people will hear them and read them and be influenced by them for good or evil. As a writer I know how words are constructed and how the meanings can be altered by something as simple as the placement of a comma. The basic tool for the manipulation of truth is the manipulation of words. If one can control the meaning of words, one can control the people who use those words. Likewise, the basic tool for the preservation of the truth is the preservation of Gods words. If one understands the original meaning of Gods words, we can more easily recognize those who try to manipulate and control others through deception and the altering of the original definitions of words. How many times have you said, “Oh, I wish I hadnt said that.” Our spoken words can not be retrieved or re-written. The spoken word is powerful. Proverbs 12:18, tells us “...the tongue of the wise is health. As in the health of the body, a doctor can often assess our state of health by looking at our tongues. The same is true in the spiritual realm. James tells us in James 1:26 that the way a man uses his tongue is a test of his spiritual strength. He also says that if a man can control his tongue he is a perfect man (James 3:2). Jeremiah was told in Jeremiah 15:19 by the Lord that he could be Gods mouthpiece only if he was careful about the way he used his tongue - if he separated the precious from the vile in his conversation. Therefore, we should be very careful about the words that we choose to speak. The words that Christ spoke testified who he was. God told Moses he would raise up a Prophet (Jesus) and would put His words in his mouth Jesus confirmed this in John 14:10 by teaching that the words he spoke were not from himself, but from his Father. Our words also reflect who we are. In 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 (The Amplified Bible) we read, Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God. And we are setting these truths forth in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the [Holy] Spirit, combining and interpreting spiritual truths with spiritual language [to those who possess the Holy Spirit].” Also, in Matthew 4:4 we read: But He replied, It has been written, Man shall not live and be upheld and sustained by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Proverbs 12:18 says, “There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Can you think of some simple words that have big meanings? How about...thank you, I appreciate you, you are amazing, I forgive you, good job, bless you, Im sorry and I love you? Let us learn from The Word of God what kind of words we need to be saying and writing to uplift those around us. Be blessed.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:30:26 +0000
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