Words That Hurt

James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be…But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. Mat 15:18

Out of frustration and often out of fear words are spoken that hurt and damage the spirit. Harsh words spoken in anger and things said that once out are difficult to take back if at all. These things ought not so to be. They are indicative of a heart that is controlled by fear and reveal the true character of a person. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit fills the heart with love and love will cast out fear and anything that desires to hurt others. The unbeliever who has not been redeemed by God grace will intentionally use malicious words that are indented to cut and hurt, but the believer who is not filled with the Spirit of God is subject to the carnal nature that fights to preserve self. The cure to a polluted fountain is to let the Holy Spirit come and fill the heart with God’s love and take control of self. We overcome evil with good, words of blessing and not cursing.