(箴言 18:21)
“生死在舌頭的權下，喜愛他的，必吃他所結的果子。”
我們所說的每一句話，其實都帶著巨大的能力。
在希伯來文的語境裡，舌頭代表著說話，而權下這個詞的原意其實是一隻手。這意味著我們的言語就像是一隻有力量的手，能夠主宰生死。這並不是誇張的修辭，而是聖經在切實地提醒我們，說話具有極其重要的嚴肅性。我們必須要審言，小心謹慎地去表達。
如果我們說的是正面、積極，且符合聖經原則的話，這不僅能幫助到自己，也能成為別人的祝福。相反地，如果我們總是隨意說些不該說的話，我們就必須承擔隨之而來的惡果。因為我們每說的一句話，都像是一顆種子，終有一天會結出相應的果實。這並不是說我們不能輕鬆地聊天，而是要我們明白，話一出口就如覆水難收，我們必須對自己所說的字句負起責任。
聖經總是鼓勵我們要用言語去造就人、建立人，同時也建立自己。當我們這樣去運用說話的權柄時，就能帶來正面的影響。如果我們總是怨天尤人，不斷地釋放負能量，那不僅聽的人會不開心，我們自己也會陷入不快樂的漩渦中。
所以從今天開始，讓我們不妨多觀察一下自己平日都在說些什麼。我們是在說那些讓自己和別人都感到不快樂、充滿負面的話，還是在說那些充滿正能量、符合聖經教導、能鼓勵別人也激勵自己的話呢。
(Proverbs 18:21)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Every word we speak actually carries immense power.
In the context of the Hebrew language, the tongue represents speech, and the original meaning of the word for power is actually a hand. This implies that our words are like a powerful hand capable of governing life and death. This is not an exaggerated rhetoric, but a practical reminder from the Bible about the extreme seriousness of speech. We must be mindful of our words and express ourselves with great care and caution.
If what we say is positive, constructive, and aligned with biblical principles, it will not only help ourselves but also become a blessing to others. Conversely, if we always carelessly say things we should not, we must bear the consequences that follow. Because every word we utter is like a seed that will one day bear its corresponding fruit. This does not mean we cannot chat casually, but it requires us to understand that spoken words are like spilled water that cannot be gathered back, and we must take responsibility for the words we speak.
The Bible always encourages us to use our words to edify and build up others, while also building up ourselves. When we exercise the authority of speech in this way, it brings about a positive impact. If we constantly grumble, complain, and release negative energy, not only will those who listen become unhappy, but we ourselves will also sink into a whirlpool of misery.
Therefore, starting from today, we might as well observe more closely what we usually say on a daily basis. Are we speaking words that bring unhappiness and negativity to ourselves and others, or are we speaking words that are full of positive energy, aligned with biblical teachings, and capable of encouraging others as well as inspiring ourselves?
