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NASB | 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not based on talk but on power. |
Bible Question:
Hi! I'm trying to study the power of our words, i'll explain; i've read scripture verses in which we are told to be careful with what we say for who ever we bless will be blessed and whoever we curse will be cursed, and sometimes we curse people without realizing that once the words have been said they can actually be a curse or blessing to whomever we said it to. I've looked up some passages (they're listed below), but I can't really find that verse. I believe we as representatives of Christ on earth need to be careful with what we say not just because of what i said above, but because wether we realize it or not, the image we give to nonbelievers may affect their "openness" towards Christ. ---------------------------------------- Psalm 141:3, Proverbs 4:24, Proverbs 12: 14 and 18-19, Proverbs 13: 2-3, Proverbs 16:23-34, Proverbs 18:20-21, Proverbs 21:23, Ecclesiastes 5:1-3, Mathew 12:34, Mathew 15:18, Luke 6:45, Hebrew 13:15, Romans 3:14, Colossians3:8, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Peter 3:10, James 3:10 ---------------------------------------- thanks for your help and/or input. |
Bible Answer: Dear Kiarafuentes, I want you to consider this verse; I Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power. The revelation of Christ to man is given to us in words and the word of God is as powerful as a two edged sword dividing the joints and marrow. The word has the power to save and bring you into the kingdom of God, but that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit. But the kingdom itself consits not of words, but of power. The power of God Himself, the Holy Spirit power to enact God's word, the words do not hold the power by themselves. The words hold the power by the Spirit of the Almighty God who enacts them by His Holy and miraculous power. Contrary to popular Word of Faith teachers who abound on radio and tv, the Bible does not teach that the power of God resides in your tongue. This is a false doctrine that states that when you speak out loud the word of God, you are empowering God to act according to the measure of your faith. What you are asking falls into this camp of Word of Faith teachings. This teaching you are asking about states that scripture supposedly states that whoever we bless will be blessed and whoever we curse they will be cursed. This is based on a twisting of the scriptures. I am going to ask you, which scripture do you have that actaully says that you are to be careful because who ever you bless will be blessed, and whoever you curse will be cursed? I couldn't find it, perhaps you could enlighten me? None of the scriptures you gave come any where near saying what you claim you have read in scripture... The power of God is to curse and to bless, not man's power, God's. Speaking God's truth out of your mouth does not unleash the power of God into your life, or anyone elses life. God is not kept from acting until you speak of His power and unleash it, that is a false Word of Faith doctrine. The idea that you could bless or curse is to usurp the power of God and is a false doctrine. The idea that we need to be careful of what we say because of unbelievers is correct, there are plenty of scriptures to uphold that! Genesis 12:3a And I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. God has the power to curse and to bless, not man. God's day to you, Tamara |
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Pieter de Villiers | ||
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kiarafuentes | ||
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Tamara Brewington | ||
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humbledbyhisgrace | ||
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