Death and Life

[Pr 18:21; Mt 12:36-37]

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Matthew 12:36-37 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. [37] For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Idle: Gk. Argos (ar-gos’) Many translations render this Greek word as “careless.” ARGOS literally means “inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless.” The Amplified Bible says “inoperative, nonworking.”

Instead of saying, “That thrills me to death,” which is careless and not what you really want to happen, just say, “I am thrilled!” When you stand before God, He will not accept the excuse, “Oh, I didn’t mean anything by that.”

My Confession: Every word I speak produces either death or life. I will be held accountable for my words. My words are powerful and they bring life!


God bless you my friend,

— Dwight Hammond