In what ways can we ensure we speak God's words without omission today? The Call to Speak Without Omission Jeremiah 26:2: “This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the people of the cities of Judah who are coming to worship there; do not omit a word.’” • God commands full, unfiltered proclamation. • Obedience is measured not only by what we say, but by what we refuse to leave out. Grasping the Whole Counsel • Acts 20:27 – “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” • Regular, systematic reading of all Scripture keeps us from hobby-horse preaching. • Use a balanced study plan (whole-Bible reading schedules, expositional teaching through books). • Let difficult passages speak; resist skipping culturally awkward truths. Filling Our Hearts With His Word • Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” • Memorize key texts; meditate daily. What fills the heart flows from the mouth (Luke 6:45). • Saturation protects against accidental omission and equips spontaneous conversations. Listening to the Spirit In Real Time • John 16:13 – The Spirit “will guide you into all truth.” • Pray before speaking: “Lord, bring to mind what You want said.” • Remain sensitive to prompts that add forgotten Scriptures or correct emphasis. Speaking in Love and Courage • Ephesians 4:15 – “speaking the truth in love.” • Jeremiah’s courage sprang from fear of God over fear of man (Jeremiah 1:8). • Love for people demands giving them the whole remedy, not a partial dose. Guarding Against Additions and Subtractions • Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19 – neither add nor take away. • Test illustrations, traditions, and opinions—are they clarifying or altering Scripture? • Quote accurately; avoid paraphrasing that blunts sharp edges. Accountability Within the Body • Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron.” • Invite trusted believers to review teaching notes, sermons, or social-media posts. • Elders, small-group leaders, and mature friends help spot omissions or imbalances. Living What We Speak • James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word.” • Embodied obedience authenticates our message and keeps us alert to areas we might conveniently skip. • Consistent practice guards us from selective, self-serving silence. Putting It Into Practice Today 1. Schedule whole-Bible intake; refuse selective reading. 2. Draft teaching outlines straight from the text before adding illustrations. 3. Pray for Spirit-led recollection and boldness each time you speak. 4. Review messages with accountability partners for missing truths. 5. Speak promptly when God brings a verse to mind—delayed obedience breeds omission. |
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