UNSAFE WORD: FOLLY
(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.
d) Having said that, we know that there are some words that are unpleasant and contrary to God's desire and plan that we should discard such attitude or activity or way. There are unsafe for our lives.
1. Unsafe word:
a) Folly - lack of good sense; foolishness; wicked or lewd behavior, often with tragic consequences.
2. Biblical references:
a) Job 35:13-16
i) 13 Surely God will not listen to empty talk, Nor will the Almighty regard it. 14 Although you say you do not see Him, Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him. 15 And now, because He has not punished in His anger, Nor taken much notice of folly, 16 Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain;
He multiplies words without knowledge.” (Job 35:13-16 NKJV)
b) Psalms 85:8
i) 8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak, For He will speak peace, To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly. (Psalms 85:8 NKJV)
c) Proverbs 15:21
i) 21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. (Proverbs 15:21 NKJV)
d) Ecclesiastes 10:5-6
i) 5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error proceeding from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place. (Ecclesiastes 10:5-6 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.
d) Having said that, we know that there are some words that are unpleasant and contrary to God's desire and plan that we should discard such attitude or activity or way. There are unsafe for our lives.
1. Unsafe word:
a) Folly - lack of good sense; foolishness; wicked or lewd behavior, often with tragic consequences.
2. Biblical references:
a) Job 35:13-16
i) 13 Surely God will not listen to empty talk, Nor will the Almighty regard it. 14 Although you say you do not see Him, Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him. 15 And now, because He has not punished in His anger, Nor taken much notice of folly, 16 Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain;
He multiplies words without knowledge.” (Job 35:13-16 NKJV)
b) Psalms 85:8
i) 8 I will hear what God the Lord will speak, For He will speak peace, To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly. (Psalms 85:8 NKJV)
c) Proverbs 15:21
i) 21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. (Proverbs 15:21 NKJV)
d) Ecclesiastes 10:5-6
i) 5 There is an evil I have seen under the sun, As an error proceeding from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, While the rich sit in a lowly place. (Ecclesiastes 10:5-6 NKJV)
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