How can we guard against letting curses "enter his body like water"? Setting the Scene Psalm 109:18 declares, “He wore cursing as his garment; it entered his body like water, and his bones like oil.” Every word of Scripture is true, so this vivid picture warns us that repeated sinful speech and attitudes can seep into the deepest parts of a person’s life, bringing spiritual decay. Understanding the Warning • A curse is more than a careless phrase; it is a spoken judgment that invites destruction (Proverbs 18:21). • When someone “wears” cursing, it becomes routine—part of daily life, saturating heart, mind, and body. • Left unchecked, unrighteous words and thoughts penetrate “like water,” influencing emotions, health, relationships, and ultimately one’s walk with God. Recognizing the Open Doors • Unrepented sin and secret habits (Psalm 66:18) • Bitterness and unforgiveness (Ephesians 4:31-32) • Idolatry or occult practices (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) • Consuming media that glorifies evil (Psalm 101:3) • Aligning with people who despise God’s ways (1 Corinthians 15:33) • Careless, cynical, or profane speech (James 3:9-10) Protective Practices • Guard the tongue: “Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth” (Psalm 141:3). • Choose blessing over bitterness: “Bless and do not curse” (Romans 12:14). • Put on the full armor of God every day (Ephesians 6:13-17). • Take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). • Confess sin quickly; the blood of Jesus cleanses us (1 John 1:9). • Stand on your redemption: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law” (Galatians 3:13). Saturating Ourselves with Blessing • Meditate on Scripture daily—let truth “dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16; Psalm 1:2-3). • Speak life-giving words over family and home (Numbers 6:24-26). • Worship and thanksgiving shift the atmosphere (Psalm 34:1). • Fellowship with believers who build up, not tear down (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Remember the Lord’s Supper, proclaiming His victory (1 Corinthians 11:26). Walking in Obedience • Keep short accounts with God; immediate obedience shuts the door to accusation (John 14:23). • Practise integrity in work and relationships (Proverbs 10:9). • Show mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13). Standing in Christ’s Authority • Declare your identity: “He has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing” (Ephesians 1:3). • Resist the devil, and he must flee (James 4:7). • Nullify spoken curses in Jesus’ name, replacing them with God’s promises (Isaiah 54:17). Daily Habits That Seal the Hedge Morning: Commit the day to the Lord, asking Him to bridle your tongue. Midday: Pause, realign with Scripture, and forgive any offense. Evening: Review the day, confess failures, thank God for victories, rest in His peace. Closing Encouragement “No curse can prevail against Jacob” (Numbers 23:23). In Christ you are shielded; when you clothe yourself with truth and blessing, curses find no place to soak in. Keep wearing righteousness—let living water, not destructive words, flow through your life. |
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