When was the last time you lifted a friend up? When was the last time you uttered words of encouragement and praise? Was it today? Yesterday? Have you ever said anything positive to a relative, friend or colleague?
It’s amazing that in these last days, so many of us don’t know the power of the tongue. When I say the word “tongue,” I am not talking about the gift of language. If you can speak French, English, Creole, Spanish—that’s great but that’s not what we’re talking about today. We are talking about the words we speak. Your tongue can either make someone’s day or destroy their joy.
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. James 3:10
We were not placed on this earth to curse our brother or sister, but to help them. We are our brother’s keeper as it says in the book of Genesis. Our body is a temple for God and that means in everything that we do, say, wear, and act—it must be a positive reflection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. So what does that mean when it comes to the tongue? You should not curse.
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
So many adults and our youth especially curse morning, noon, and night. They know no other language. There are no excuses for cursing because it is not proper language, and it is not how a man or woman of God should act. Curse words are used to express anger or frustration. Cursing is used to insult and harm one another. Cursing is negative—there is no good in it. Cursing and God and cannot co-exist. You can either choose one or the other, you cannot do both. You cannot go to church on the weekends, sing praises, read the Bible and the other six days you use foul language.
So if it’s not Christian-like to curse our brother or sister, why would it be okay to curse God? It’s not. That’s one of the biggest sin you could commit. Unfortunately, there are those who curse God and don’t even realize it. How could you feel comfortable enough to curse God the Father/Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Do you remember the story of Job? He lost everything-his family, wealth, lifestyle, livestock and despite what his “friends” said, he never cursed God. Read his story in the book of Job. He was tested and blessed because of his faith and trust in God. He didn’t curse God. He is an example that we should all follow.
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. Exodus 22:28
When things don’t go your way, don’t curse—PRAISE. When people upset you, don’t curse—PRAY. When you just don’t know what to do anymore, don’t curse-PRAISE then PRAY.
The world is struggling with illness, debt, joblessness, death, and confusion. Now is not the time to use your tongue to destroy but rejoice. Now is the time to help and not abandon. We must stand for God and use our voices-our tongues to preach to the world of Jesus’ Second coming. The time is short. How will you use the power of your tongue?
***This was supposed to be preached over the radio several months agao, but the opportunity never returned. This message must reach the masses one way or another. I hope you were blessed.
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