Our words can be used to curse or bless

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zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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There is power in our words. You might be thinking that this is about how we treat others. It is, but it is also about how we treat ourselves. We can curse ourselves or bless ourselves with our own thoughts and words. The power instilled in them is real. Let's catch ourselves when we think negatively about our self image and when we speak cruelly or insensitively to one another and start speaking blessings over ourselves and each other instead.

And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
(James 3:10 NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
(Romans 12:14 NLT)

"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
(Genesis 12:3 NIV)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man."
(Matthew 15:18 NASB)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
(Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
 
LightningClap0002

LightningClap0002

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My friend recently blogged about a similar thing. It's here if anyone wants to check it out.
 
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If we speak or communicate, we're bound to hurt someone's feelings every now and then. Sometimes it's unintentional, other times it's with purpose. Sometimes it's to rebuke. Other times, it's out of spite or anger.

There are some people here who are as sweet as can be. There are others that are bitter and hateful. Most are a variation without the bitter and hate, but perhaps with moments of being agitated.

We cannot eliminate bad behavior. That doesn't mean we should just let it slide. The main thing is recognizing the good and embracing that and steering clear of the bad. And we should do our best to resolve conflicts.

The problem is that people sitting in the safety of their homes or wherever, tend to be bolder in being abrasive and mean. It's hard to be so brazen face to face. But these bullies, both male and female, have found a safe haven to promote their mischief.

I'm especially tired of the people I like to think of as the "Taylor Swifters". Time and time again, because of some perceived hurt perpetrated by someone against them they start threads to both publicly name and attack someone. That is their freedom to do so. And sometimes it might even be called for, I'm not trying to judge that. But when it happens over and over, you have to wonder if the perceived victim isn't really the victimizer.

There are people here I disagree with a great deal. But I don't mind acknowledging the things I agree with. There are others who I agree with a great deal, but they have offended me in a way that I have no reason to acknowledge them at all. Regardless of what others might think, just because I should love others doesn't mean I have to like them or interact with them.

If I've offended anyone here, I apologize. If you want a personal apology, send me a PM. If you're just trippin', I may tell you to take a hike. But then I might apologize if that causes offense. :)
 
homwardbound

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zeroturbulence said:
There is power in our words. You might be thinking that this is about how we treat others. It is, but it is also about how we treat ourselves. We can curse ourselves or bless ourselves with our own thoughts and words. The power instilled in them is real. Let's catch ourselves when we think negatively about our self image and when we speak cruelly or insensitively to one another and start speaking blessings over ourselves and each other instead.

And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
(James 3:10 NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
(Romans 12:14 NLT)

"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
(Genesis 12:3 NIV)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man."
(Matthew 15:18 NASB)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
(Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
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awesome post do all things out of the Love of God that god ahs spread about in the believers heart best described in 1 Cor. 13 tha tno naturalman can ever recieve. It is only recieved in the Spirit of God by the resurrected Christ back at the cross where one has everything they need for life and Godliness recieved as a gift from God
 
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I agree with you at some point. But it never works that way in my family. I mean-I have some family members (including myself) who does get it only if you say it in a strict/straight way. I mean->sometimes we correct each other in a sweet/nice way, but sometimes we say it using a lil bit 'stronger' words. If you get what I mean. Yes, I might not like it-but (at least) it makes me to listen to thm and really think about it.

And talking negative things about yourself-that is something that I don't understand.
 
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zeroturbulence said:
There is power in our words. You might be thinking that this is about how we treat others. It is, but it is also about how we treat ourselves. We can curse ourselves or bless ourselves with our own thoughts and words. The power instilled in them is real. Let's catch ourselves when we think negatively about our self image and when we speak cruelly or insensitively to one another and start speaking blessings over ourselves and each other instead.

And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
(James 3:10 NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
(Romans 12:14 NLT)

"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

(Genesis 12:3 NIV)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man."
(Matthew 15:18 NASB

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
(Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
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Great post zero! I read a book called the power of words and the wonder of God that absolutely confirmed Gods word
In this..
Rocked my world !!
You are so correct ! our words either spring forth life or they murder .. We will be held accountable for every one of them .,, a precious precious gift !!
 
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error said:
I agree with you at some point. But it never works that way in my family. I mean-I have some family members (including myself) who does get it only if you say it in a strict/straight way. I mean->sometimes we correct each other in a sweet/nice way, but sometimes we say it using a lil bit 'stronger' words. If you get what I mean. Yes, I might not like it-but (at least) it makes me to listen to thm and really think about it.

And talking negative things about yourself-that is something that I don't understand.
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The power is the Emotion of the one recieving it IMO as I have learnt if Emotion gets in the way of something we are having trouble with then it gets worse and worse.
Also if one grows up being ridiculed a lotthere is an effect on that person.
Ex: I hear I am no good, can't do anything right enough osmosis creeps in and I might start to believe it when it is not true what others think or say about us includes family.
But words are powerful Sister, there an emotional trauma to many people here on earth.
And I found the best way to handful whatever comes my way no matter which way it is said, I look behind the curtain Italk to God and ask to show me so I will not be stolen from, killed or destroyed by another, and will react in God's way God desires me to.
I remember John 10:10 clearlyand see this is nottruetoday after the cross so today it reads in place of the devil came to steal, kill, and destroy since the prince of this world has been judged
I sse it reading EMOTIONS come to steal. kill and destroy, and Christ by beleif in Christ has given me life and given it to me more abundantly and anyone who beleives lives then above their circumstances being content in all things
Just food for thought to discern between God and you, yuo or you
 
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I see words as a gift or a dart , it's what "we" do with them when they come ..
Each word has life or death in it .. Each one
when the darts come that's where I raise my sword (gods word) and fend them off with Gods truth .. I think homewardbound pointed out something very significant (The "power" is in the emotion of the one receiving it)..
youre so nice - - all life
deep thinkers are depressing -- all life except one "depressing" that is a death word

If you look at each word in a sentence you can see who it is "really" speaking to you through them ..
This takes a desire to slow down and observe what your allowing to attack you ..
the other person who is speaking them is who you've chosen to be in the presence of ..
"God or death"
Remembering also , in the presence of death you can overcome it with" life words" that you speak back to it ..
 
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I could definitely work on thinking before I speak that's what I love about typing you can read over it 2 or 3 times before posting too bad you can't do the same in person :cool:
 
homwardbound

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Robbinette said:
I could definitely work on thinking before I speak that's what I love about typing you can read over it 2 or 3 times before posting too bad you can't do the same in person :cool:
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But by Faith in God by the cross we can learn to slow down even in this fast paced world and listen to the Holy Ghost of our new hearts instilled in us by the resurrected Chrsit in who, we believe has all the riches and glory for us and we shall learn as we go in this life. No we can take nothing back that we have said and or done. But we can learn from each and everthing we have said and or done. We as Paul said forget what is behind and move on towards the future
My Mom used to tell me there is always something good in everything bad, search for the good hold onto it and toss the bad after descerning what is what and this comes from beleiving God will show you and you will grow in him to be a doer in place of just a hearer. So know you are forgiven by God first and utmost, and if there is anyone you have harmed go and apologize to them be not only already reconciled to God by Christ at the cross, but to your neighbor(s)as well. Now if they do not accept and forgive as you have asked for their Mercy as you know God gave you already then that is on them. Be ready to pay whatever they deem for you to pay. I have been here and done this whereever and whenever possible to all I have ever harmed in my life time here on earth.
It is a freedom beyond measure and not all accepted, but that is not what mattered to me. What mattered to me is to be free from guilt and tell truth and do truth period.
I remember a person that said to me Why Howard why would you say that? And I replied would you rather me lie? And that person said thank you and it was over a dish they cooked that I did not like. We are taught to lie from birth on and then told not to lie, yet we are taught to.
And these lies come from Love your neighbor as yourself. So we tell little white lies not to hurt our neighbor oh yes make them feel good and this is not the way, a lie is a lie no matter which way it is sliced, diced and or cubed
This world has done an amazing job in deception and this is why God is at war with this world and its ways
Thanks for listening
 
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