Webthe biblical language of ‘blessing’ and ‘cursing’ offers a very deep well to draw from when asking what it might mean to love and care for and with words. Webin his lesson “the power of words” dr. George guthrie focuses on the significance of words in jesus' ministry, as showcased in the story of calming the storm. Webchrist made a curse for us. “christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: For it is written, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. ”. Webwith the tongue we praise our lord and father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in god’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise. Weba sermon delivered on september 15, 2024, by the rev. Patrick h wrisley, d. min. This morning, james is cutting to the chase about what can destroy either a person or the christian community itself. In today’s text, james teaches us that words can bind.
