SAFE WORD: FAVOR
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Many a time we use and speak word so easily without thinking much of whether such word is correct to use in our daily conversation. We treat it lightly. Word such as "LUCK" is not found in the Bible and yet we often use it.
b) Why is it so necessary to learn to use and speak the correct word? Matthew 12:36-37 has a lot to say about it.
i) 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV)
c) We will have to give an account of ourselves (Romans 14:12), every idle (careless, empty, thoughtless, worthless) word we speak (Matthew 12:36) and every work (deed) including every secret (hidden) thing whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14) in the day of judgment. For that reason, it compels us to use and speak the correct word or words especially God's Word. It's safe to use and we can learn a lot from its intended meaning.
1. Safe word:
a) Favor(ed) - kindness; approval; friendly regard from a superior.
2. Biblical references:
a) Job 10:12
i) 12 You have granted me life and favor, And Your care has preserved my spirit. (Job 10:12 NKJV)
b) Psalms 30:5
i) 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. (Psalms 30:5 NKJV)
c) Proverbs 12:2
i) 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. (Proverbs 12:2 NKJV)
d) Luke 1:28; 2:52
i) 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!" (Luke 1:28 NKJV)
ii) 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52 NKJV)
e) Acts 2:46-47
i) 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46-47 NKJV)
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Many a time we use and speak word so easily without thinking much of whether such word is correct to use in our daily conversation. We treat it lightly. Word such as "LUCK" is not found in the Bible and yet we often use it.
b) Why is it so necessary to learn to use and speak the correct word? Matthew 12:36-37 has a lot to say about it.
i) 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV)
c) We will have to give an account of ourselves (Romans 14:12), every idle (careless, empty, thoughtless, worthless) word we speak (Matthew 12:36) and every work (deed) including every secret (hidden) thing whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14) in the day of judgment. For that reason, it compels us to use and speak the correct word or words especially God's Word. It's safe to use and we can learn a lot from its intended meaning.
1. Safe word:
a) Favor(ed) - kindness; approval; friendly regard from a superior.
2. Biblical references:
a) Job 10:12
i) 12 You have granted me life and favor, And Your care has preserved my spirit. (Job 10:12 NKJV)
b) Psalms 30:5
i) 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. (Psalms 30:5 NKJV)
c) Proverbs 12:2
i) 2 A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. (Proverbs 12:2 NKJV)
d) Luke 1:28; 2:52
i) 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!" (Luke 1:28 NKJV)
ii) 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52 NKJV)
e) Acts 2:46-47
i) 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46-47 NKJV)
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