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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Friday, August 19, 2022

THE POWER OF THE TONGUE

This Scripture isn’t the only place we see life and death being in the power of the tongue. In fact, its connection to the issue of life and death is found throughout Scripture. This means it would be wise to understand the power of the tongue. The Book of James tells us that “the tongue is a small part of the body” (James 3:5). But it goes on to talk about the tongue as if it has a personality, not like a physical part of the body. The key takeaway about the tongue is the words it produces.

Words are containers of power that create action. They build up or they tear down. Words have the power to bring life or death physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This isn’t magical. It’s a matter of cause and effect. Words can bring life through encouragement, or a kind and proper warning.

The way to choose life and tame our tongues is deeply rooted in Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the life, as well as the word made flesh. He taught us that what we need to do to tame our tongues is pay attention to what is in our hearts. Matthew 12:33 ““A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.” Life and death are in the power of the tongue and we can choose to speak life.

Confession:

God favors me today. I am a success today. I have God’s special favor upon me today. He makes His face to shine upon me today. He is gracious to me today. I expect something to happen to me today.

Further Reading:

Proverbs 12:6 “The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.”

Proverbs 11:9 “The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them.”

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