Can our words have the power to bring about change in a world of noise?

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The power of words can bring about change in a world of noise. The Bible teaches that words have the power to bring life and cause death (Proverbs 18:21; 12:6). Our words can be used to sow seeds that bring a harvest of fruit that blesses God. We must choose our words as if we were choosing an instrument of life or death. This means being mindful of the power of our words and using them to build up and not tear down. We must speak words of encouragement and affirmation, and not use our words to fuel gossip or quarrels that destroy relationships and communities.

The power of words is not just about speaking, but also about creating an environment where words can be heard. As the Bible says, "Create silence, bring about silence. God's Word cannot be heard, and if in order to be heard in the hullabaloo it must be shouted deafeningly with noisy means, then it is not God's Word" (emphasis added). This means that we must be intentional about creating space for God's Word to be heard, and not drowning it out with our own noise. We must be willing to listen and hear the words of others, and not just speak our own thoughts and opinions.

The power of words can bring about change in a world of noise by sowing seeds of hope and encouragement. We can use our words to bring light into a dark world, and to speak truth into a world of lies. We can use our words to affirm and encourage others, and to build up and not tear down. We must be intentional about using our words to bring about change, and not just speaking for the sake of speaking. We must speak words that are life-giving and redemptive, and not just words that are negative and destructive. By doing so, we can bring about change in a world of noise, and bring glory to God.

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