I believe God can use anything on the face of this earth to speak to us. Last night, I had one of those moments in a movie theatre. I know it sounds odd but there was this one part in Fast & Furious 4 where I felt time stand still. Since God is an awesome God and knows my love for Vin Diesel he let the stand still moment be when it was just him with that tough look on his face.
In that moment, I felt like I understood Vin Diesel's personality. In most of his roles he is the silent yet powerful character. He always says few words but the ones he speaks are powerful.
God tells us to use our words wisely and not to foolishly speak. I started studying scripture this morning and found a few I want to share.
Many useless words cause sin - Proverbs 10:19 (NIV) "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."
Words can either hurt or heal (what will you chose?) Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) "Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."
No sinner is better than another - no one but God should judge others Job 19 (NIV) "Then Job replied: 2 "How long will you torment me and crush me with words? 3 Ten times now you have reproached me; shamelessly you attack me. 4 If it is true that I have gone astray, my error remains my concern alone. 5 If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my humiliation against me, "
Listening and Doing - James 1:19-20 (NIV)"19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."
Advice for life - Proverbs 16:17-33 (NIV) "17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. [a] 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools. 23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. [b] 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. 26 The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on. 27 A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. 29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good. 30 He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil. 31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. 32 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD."
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