Words That Heal
In a recent email from the non-partisan Presidential Prayer Team I found this:
"Additionally, Christ-like kindness enables you to be benevolent toward others, even enemies. Meekness indicates a thoughtful, considerate attitude. Today commemorates the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. who exemplified Christian character in responding to opposition by seeking to be kind, not quarrelsome ... and by using gentleness, not violence.
Beloved, put on new life in Christ. Be renewed in the Spirit by reading Scripture daily. Then intercede for this nation, calling its leaders to work with kindness, humility, meekness and patience for the country's good."
There is a proverb (google it) which says essentially The Power of Life and Death is In the Tongue.
And there is a spiritual understanding that some have operating in the karmic realm that if you are spiteful and abusive in your speech, it will come down on your head like a torrent. If you abuse the vulnerable, if you insult the poor, if you oppress the fatherless, if you are all just in it for you, you are in for a huge heavenly spanking if you even get there.
Because the Lord hears the cry of the poor, blessed be the Lord. He vindicates the righteous, he champions his children in whatever state of oppression.
Your speech should be gracious and kind. Always.
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