Choose your Words Carefully




"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." - Ephesians 4:29 

One of the areas where Satan has been able to reach the people of God and destroy the testimony of Christ within us is in our words.

There is great power in words; the Bible says, "By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." Words have the power to create.

Today, God warns us, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths," because God knows the power carried by your words.

There are many things to learn about words, but today we'll focus on two main things:
1. The words you speak to yourself.
2. The words you speak to others.

The Word of God says, "He loved to curse; let curses come upon him! He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him! He clothed himself with cursing as his coat; may it soak into his body like water, like oil into his bones!" (Psalms 109:17-19) 

In this passage, we learn that when you speak words of curse, they harm the one you speak them to, but they also affect you; they become like your garment. That spirit of curse will possess you and be upon you like a garment. If you're used to cursing others, that same mouth will curse and affect your own affairs. And the outcome will be very bad.

And when people hear you speak negative words every day, their perception of you changes; they see you as someone unworthy. That's why God commands us today that the words from our mouths should be words that benefit others, not words of discouragement, mockery, or curse.

The wiser our words, the more the people around us are helped and healed. It doesn't mean these people will always treat us well; no, some will hurt you deeply and do you harm. But God wants you to be a good representative of Christ, not responding to evil with evil, nor being angry. Pray to God to give you the wisdom to answer everyone, so that you may live in peace and be a good testimony of Christ.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I entrust my mouth to you. I ask you to grant me your wisdom and patience. May all the words that come out of my mouth be words that help the needy and demonstrate your wisdom and love. Amen.
 

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