DEATH AND LIFE

DEATH AND LIFE 
Scripture: Proverbs 28:21
Topic: Death and Life

Death and life are in the power of the tongue…
Proverbs 18:21

When we talk about death we are thinking of funerals, mortuaries, buying of coffins and death certificates. We imagine standing by graves weeping and sobbing our hearts out. But the tongue apparently controls this terrible thing called death. Can you believe that?

Well, the law of gravity works, whether you believe in it or not. Our personal beliefs do not affect these laws at all. You can speak either “death” or “life” into your life. You can also speak death into your marriage, or speak life into it. If your marriage is dying, decide to speak life into it. Say positive things about your husband. Think about all his good sides, and find something positive to say. You are speaking life into your marriage.

There are some ministers who speak death into their ministries and churches. They are always complaining about one thing or the other. I do not complain about the ministry. I consider it a privilege to be a minister.

A pastor’s wife once said mournfully to her husband, “Now that we are in the ministry, we have no privacy. The church members think that everything comes directly from the offering. We have lost our self-respect.” But he said to her, “Do not complain about the ministry. Be glad and see the many positive aspects of it. People’s lives are being changed. You are involved in the most worthwhile job of all.” He told her, “Apart from everything on this earth-when you get to Heaven you will have an extra reward.” He went on, “Say to yourself, ‘I’m glad I’m in the ministry. I’m glad I have an opportunity to serve the Lord. I’m in the best job of all.” Then she brightened up. You see, you can speak happiness and joy into every aspect of your life.

You may think that this is just a theory, but I tell you, these are the words of Almighty God. This is the Word of the living God.Death and life are under the control of the tongue. Let us decide not to destroy our lives with any of the “poisons” of lies, flattery, profane language, tale bearing,, slander, blasphemy, backbiting, foolish talking, expressing doubt  and murmuring.

Let the words of my mouth…be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord…
Psalm 19:14

Life is precious. Our churches are precious. Our pastors are precious. Our husbands and wives are precious. Our nation is also precious. Let us not kill and destroy what God has given us with our tongues. May we like Isaiah
say,
The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak…
Isaiah 50:4

Credits: Excerpt from
Poisons
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

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