02/22/2026
“Beware of What You Say”
Numbers 21:4-9
Bro. Marsh
In Numbers, the children of Israel grew weary and began to complain against God and Moses. As a result, the Lord sent fiery serpents among them, reminding us that our words carry power and consequence. Just like the serpents in the wilderness, our words can bring either pain or healing. Proverbs tells us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” We can’t walk in faith if we’re not speaking and praying in faith, because ultimately, we will eat the fruit of the words we speak.
How to Catch Yourself, Caution Yourself, and Correct Yourself
1. Catch Yourself: The Tongue is Dangerous
Before words leave your mouth, pause. The tongue, as James declares, is “a fire… full of deadly poison.” Once spoken, words can’t be taken back. Learn to catch yourself before they escape your lips. Only the Holy Ghost can help us tame the tongue.
2. Caution Yourself: Guard What You Say
Wisdom begins with restraint. Be slow to speak and quick to listen, because what you say reveals what’s in your heart. The wise person guards their mouth, not out of fear, but out of reverence for God.
3. Correct Yourself: Repent and Speak Life
When you go too far, correct it quickly. Repent, make peace, and begin speaking words of faith. God honors those who yield their words to Him. Speak to your mountain like Jesus said in Mark, not in doubt, but in faith. The more your speech aligns with His Word, the more power your prayers carry.
Be mindful of what you say. Your words can bless or curse, build or destroy, heal or wound. Let the Holy Ghost guide your tongue, because when He controls your speech, He is truly reigning in your heart.
