Teaching
Speak As The Oracles Of God
Those who speak in God's name must speak faithfully according to what God has revealed rather than presenting their own thoughts as His words.
Scripture
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Truth
Those who speak as God's representatives must speak faithfully according to what God has revealed.
Insight
- Speaking in God's name carries responsibility.
- Scripture warns against speaking from one's own heart while claiming that the Lord has spoken.
- A person may sincerely believe something and still be wrong about what God has said.
- God's revealed Word provides a standard by which spiritual speech must be measured.
- Speaking for God should bring glory to God rather than draw attention to the speaker.
Application
- Be careful before saying that God has spoken when you are expressing your own thoughts.
- Compare what you hear and say with Scripture.
- Speak with humility when you are not certain about something.
- Do not use God's name to give authority to your personal opinions.
- Let your words point people toward God and His truth.
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