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Your Question:
Can our words have the power to bring about change in a world of division and chaos?
Answer:
As I reflect on the power of words, I'm reminded of the importance of choosing our words carefully. Dan Allender and Tremper Longman encourage us to sow words like seeds, bringing a harvest of fruit that blesses God. We must be mindful of the impact our words can have, whether they bring life or destruction. I've seen this play out in my own life as a pastor, where words spoken with malice can cut deeply, but words spoken with kindness and compassion can bring healing and restoration. The Bible teaches us that our words have the power to shape reality. In Psalm 19:14, we're encouraged to pray that God will be in our midst, so that our words and thoughts will be acceptable to Him. Similarly, in Ephesians 4:29, we're reminded to speak words that are good for necessary edification, that they may impart grace to those who hear them. This is a powerful reminder of the responsibility we have to use our words wisely, to build up and not tear down. As I look at the world around us, I see a need for words that bring hope and transformation. In a world of division and chaos, our words can be a source of light and guidance. By speaking words of love, kindness, and compassion, we can help create a more just and equitable society. As a pastor, I've seen the impact that words can have in bringing people together and creating a sense of community. I pray that my own words will be a source of blessing and hope to those around me.
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right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
christian theology
millard erickson
sacred marriage
gary thomas
old testament theology
waltke
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
history eschatology
n t wright
christianity and the nature science
j p moreland
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