That's Sharp

Reckless words pierce like a sword... (Proverbs 12:18)

and

All who take (live by) the sword will die by the sword. (Matthew 26:52)

but

(The word of the LORD is) sharper than any twoedged sword. (Hebrews 4:12)

GOD bless you. Peace be with you.

Your servant, RC Hammer

If You Can Read This, Than You Can Read The Bible

Many Christians don't read the Bible because they say it is "boring." They probably say that because they have never spent more than five minutes looking at a page. I assure you, if you take the time to look through the Bible, you can find some amazing things. In fact, not knowing the word of GOD (the Bible) can make a Christian very easily perish. Did you know that the Bible says:

My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge...

Hosea 4:6

The word of GOD can save your life! It can also make you a much stronger Christian with a better relationship with GOD. That's why it is important to go to Church; To hear the word of GOD. However, a lot of people can't make it to Church. That's fine. But you have to read the Bible frequently!

I'm not saying that you have to read the Bible to get to heaven. Actually, it is impossible for a human to earn their way into heaven. It is only through their belief in CHRIST. I think the reason why a lot of people think they have to earn their way into heaven is because they don't read the Bible to hear differently. Yes, a lot of different things Christians believe today are kind of... strange. That's another good reason why you should read the Bible. So you don't fall into the lies of the enemy! If you don't read the Bible, you are a very easy target to Satan... and even those who try to bring Christians down for no reason.

Below, I have listed a few memorable verses about reading the Bible:

The word of the LORD is Sharper than any double-edged sword...

Hebrew 4:12

If you have read my blog, you should have heard this before. Your knowledge and understanding of the Bible can help you in hard times; When your faith is being tested. If you know GOD's word, you can use it as a weapon against lies that may be thrown at you.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

This one follows what I have been saying. If you know the Bible, you won't trip over the lies of the enemy.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15
This one goes back to the I Am Who I Am 1 days! GOD likes it when you know what HE has to say. You will find messages from GOD in the Bible that will help you bring forth the kingdom of Heaven!

Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

Psalm 119:165

Another Biblical blow from David! Like I already said: GOD likes it when we know HIS word... and when HE is happy with us, HE tends to bless us more than when HE is angry with us... Understand?

The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

Psalm 37:31

Another one from David! You won't slip over the lies of the enemy if you know GOD's word... it's a very GOD defense and offense! A lot of these verses are very similar. The writers of the Bible most have known what they were talking about!

I'm sure I could find many more verses about reading the Bible and how it's good... for you, but I think you get the point!

GOD bless you all!

Remember, you cannot curse what GOD has blessed!

Peace be with you all!

Your servant,

RC Hammer

Reckless Words...

Many people make others feel bad without even knowing (some do know, I guess). People most of the time don't mean to hurt other people's feelings, but they do with whatever rude comment they say. Then the person (who was insulted) feels really bad. It is typical for them to get angry and take it out on someone else. Then they hurt that person's feeling and it keeps on going in a pattern that was started by the original person, who started the insults. That is a sin that causes many more to sin... and that's bad. The Bible says:

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18

It is true that insults leave an effect on people that kind of feel like a sword, in your soul. People have to start watching what they say. When people get used to speaking recklessly, they become foolish and cause many people to sin. The slightest word could make someone have anger and hatred that was never there before. For example; Once, when I was playing basketball with some friends, one of them (my friend) tried to catch a pass from his teammate. He missed it, and the person who passed it to him said that if he was going to get a pass, he should catch it. I know it wasn't much of an insult, but it basically ruined the person who tried to catch its whole day. I don't even think the guy who insulted him was trying to be mean. But he was foolish.

The verse above says that the tongue of the wise brings healing. The healing is compliments to the person who was insulted.Now pay attention to this.Wouldn't you agree that the wise speak the word of the LORD? The Bible later says that:

...The word of the LORD is sharper than any double-edged sword...

Hebrews 4:12

The word of the LORD (compliments) is stronger than any reckless, double-edged sword. Don't you see? When you say aggressive and mean things to people, you cut them deep down. But when you compliment people and bless them with the word of GOD, you heal them and give them strength to live on. How can you even begin to be nice to the people you love if you are mean to others? Your love would be incomplete. But GOD is nice and loves everyone (even those who hate HIM), completely. If you want to be a follower of GOD, then you must watch what you say and be kind to all people.

I know, this post is extremely long , but it is also extremely powerful. If you are just skipping through my blog and decided not to read this because of the length, I encourage you to change your mind. Please read this post!

GOD bless you all.

Peace be with you.

Your servant,

RC Hammer