Matthew 12:36-37 I tell you, on the day of judgement you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter; for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.
"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me." It's the biggest lie in the history of childhood. And the lie doesn't change as you become an adult. Names can hurt. Words can hurt. Words can destroy and kill and tear apart. And words can give life.
This should be obvious for Christians. Remember that we are people who worship the Word about to become flesh once again this year. Remember that we worship a God who created the whole universe by speaking it into being... words did all this! "Let there be light." Words have power. And like anything with power... they are dangerous. How are you using words today? Are you using words to create life and hope and peace and healing? Or the other things?
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Join us for a midweek respite today (Wednesday): dinner at 6 pm and worship at 7 pm. This Sunday is our annual cantata at both services. Invite your friends and neighbors.
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