(Read Proverbs 12:18.) P.S. 11 Does a well of water give good water and bad water from the same place? It is full of wrong. Copyright © 2009-2016 2PraiseGod.com. We use cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Of course, in our effort to keep our words crisp and clear, we would not want to be blunt or tactless.—Read 1 Corinthians 14:8, 9. We might feel at liberty to be very frank.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Decide today that you will watch what departs from your lips. Your negative speaking not only affects your life (including circumstances in your life), but it also impacts the life’s of others as well.

Example: the next time you want to say, “No one loves me” go to John 15:9 and speak what Jesus says about you, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Proverbs 18:7 (KJV) states, “a fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul”. Thank God for inspiring the writer. If we must speak, it would not be wise to approach the offender when we are upset and perhaps might speak a bit rashly. 7) Proverbs 21:23 “Whoever watches his mouth and tongue … Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. Lately I have been talking negative about myself, so my wonderful Mom let me read this and I learned that I shouldnt be talking negative about myself and cursing the Blessings of God, Thank you for letting me feel good about myself and know that we are always loved by family and God. The Bible says that we reign in life by Jesus Christ. And faith in God’s word always works. Idle words are words that are useless and unproductive. 4 Speech is part of our daily life, but we do not need to talk all the time. 17 Even when someone says something offensive, responding with gracious words can have positive results. Every time you want to speak negative, stop, ask God to change your heart and to renew your mind. And it has made men rich and women famous.

Let’s examine this scripture. God wants to bless you. By his words a man shall be satisfied. Whatever is in you, good or bad, will be coming out of your mouth. We need to guard our lips from saying wrong things. In other words, you will eat what you speak; the outcome of your future is a byproduct of what you speak whether good or bad. In fact, the Bible says that there is “a time to be silent.” (Eccl. . GOD'S WORD® Translation The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words. If we do wrong, it will be held against us more than other people who are not teachers. Jesus did not use flowery or ambiguous speech; nor did he employ harsh or hurtful language. Seeing the effort a crowd made to hear him speak, Jesus was moved with pity and “started to teach them many things.” (Mark 6:34) Even when he was being insulted, Jesus did not resort to harsh speech.—1 Pet.

11. If we control fire, we can use it to cook our food, warm our bodies, and light up a dark night. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. The inferno may have been started by mere sparks from passing trains. We will consider three important aspects of speech: when to speak, what to speak, and how to speak. Remember words are seeds that can yield a good or bad harvest in your life –depending on what you speak.

19:14. 5 On the other hand, the Bible also says that there is “a time to speak.” (Eccl.

His radio broadcast. If we are full of God’s words, His promises, we will be full of faith in them. The second point is that our words determine the direction of our life. We are seated with Him in His throne of authority. Many of us have heard this phrase before but have you ever notice that it’s easier to remember the hurtful things said to you than the good ones?

Through the power of the Holy Ghost we have the power to speak God’s blessings over our lives and with the same tongue (if used negatively) can speak curses over our lives. God’s word says that He will supply or provide for all of of our needs. Truth be told, words are very powerful and if used the wrong way, can hurt you. So we need to begin to understand our position as overcomers and those who shall rule and reign with Him.

Why must we be gracious when speaking? PRIVACY POLICY, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/2015924/univ/art/2015924_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION December 2015, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/w/E/20151215/wpub/w_E_20151215_lg.jpg, Share Translation: When we talk too much we sin. 4. 3 My Christian brothers, not many of you should become teachers.

But there is one striking difference between men and animals. 19:14. The tongue has control of death and life. If we constantly talk lack and shortage and defeat it won’t matter how hard we work. Trusting God When You Don’t Understand – Top 4 Things to Remember, Bad Thoughts about God – 3 Ways to Stop the Negative Thoughts, Power of the Tongue: Speaking Death and Negative Words, Preparing for God’s Blessings and Promises, receive FREE inspirational Messages via email, Whatever You Do, Do it Heartily, unto the Lord and Not to Man.

Proverb 15:4 tells us that a tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. How could we ever hope to tame such a thing as the tongue (James 3:1-12)? One of the most important things we can discuss as Believers is the power of the tongue, or that is the power of our words. It has the means to commend or corrupt—to bless or to blame. As the fire raged on, the flames and intense heat killed more than 1,200 people and consumed some two billion trees. If God says He will supply for all of my need I should be saying that even when it looks otherwise. THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION December 2015, Share Find a scripture in the Bible that tells you what God has to say about your particular situation. 14 Jesus set the finest example of appropriate word selection. Father, I ask in the name of Jesus that you help me to speak life and not death.

(Prov. My spouse and children are saved in Jesus name. That is why we would do well to watch our mouths, but I will tell you that is not an easy thing to do. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. God wants to bless us but we become a hindrance to ourselves in receiving Gods blessings when we speak things that are in opposition of Gods Word. If anyone does not make a mistake with his tongue by saying the wrong things, he is a perfect man. In other words, you will eat what you speak; the outcome of your future is a byproduct of what you speak whether good or bad. Similarly, carefully picking a suitable time to speak can make our speech more appealing and effective. It is translated “power” only 12 times. Make a choice to speak God’s blessings over your life. - Proverbs 15:24 6:1. A comparison of men and animals will reveal numerous similarities in anatomy and even in the ability to exhibit emotions. Be inspired daily! I encourage, inspire, motivate, and give advice on real life subject matters from a Christian perspective. Hi, I am Naquan! From this day on I make a decision to speak your blessings upon my life and the life’s of others. Then it gives peace. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Check your inbox to activate your subscription. And it has made men rich and women famous. In other words we should speak only words of life and not the words of death. What we say determines it. Most sin, actually all sin, begins with words. Man was made in the image and likeness of God. One example of “cruel words” is sarcasm, stinging remarks intended to belittle or rebuke others. What effect will my choice of words have on my listener?’. TERMS OF USE Disclaimer/Disclosure/Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, Blog Powered By

In addition to the verse above, which reminds us that our words hold the power of life and death, Mark 11 reminds us that our words have the power to cast entire mountains into the sea and wither fig trees. By the fruit of his mouth. By speaking that way I decree unrighteousness upon myself. It is capable of starting and ending wars. 15. Subscribe to receive FREE inspirational Messages via email. The Bible admonishes us: “Let a rotten word not come out of your mouth, but only what is good for building up as the need may be, to impart what is beneficial to the hearers.”—Eph. This (along with any other negative thing) all goes against the blessings God has in store for you. Even wise King Solomon “pondered and made a thorough search” in order to “find delightful words and to record accurate words of truth.” (Eccl. Speaking contrary to the word of God based on my feelings at the moment will condemn me. (b) Give an example of harmful speech.

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God’s word is always the truth even when circumstances don’t agree with it. Then, comparing his hearers to birds, he asked: “Are you not worth more than they are?” (Matt. God will give me the ability to tame my tongue by His grace, but I am not able to tame someone else’s tongue.