Proverbs 18: 20-21 “With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; he will be satisfied with the product of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
As in the health of the body, a doctor can often assess our state of health by looking at our tongues; so is true in the spiritual realm.
James tells us that the way a man uses his tongue is a test of his spiritual strength (James 1:26). He also says that if a man can control his tongue he is a perfect man (James 3:2).
The Bible speaks of the tremendous power of words; both for good and evil, for blessing and cursing.
The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about the power of words. Here are just two examples:
Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
James said that the tongue is “an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:8). He goes on to say this: “With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so” (James 3:9-10).
Just like we can speak in such a way that it blesses people and builds them up, we can also speak curses over people’s lives.
James is not talking about profanity here; he is saying that our words can literally curse people.
A curse is a supernatural force to bring harm and destruction to a person’s life.
Curses may manifest in various ways but, be sure that this is not some superstitious or primitive belief. The Bible speaks about blessings and curses, and these are both real forces in the world.
A “word curse” is the opposite of a spoken blessing. It is speaking words over people’s lives that take the form of a curse, bringing harm and destruction.
Word curses have the most power when they come from those in authority: parents, teachers, coaches, and even pastors.
Those who speak them are usually not intentionally putting a curse on people; they just don’t realize the power that their words have.
Here are some examples of a word curses from a parent to a child:
“You are so stupid. You are never going to amount to anything in life.”
“You are going to end up just like your father” (in a negative sense).
“You are such a failure. Can’t you do anything right?”
“Nobody would ever want to marry you.”
When words such as this are declared over a child, the parent is cursing that child.
The curse does not automatically take effect, but when a child believes and receives these words, they become lodged into their soul and become a force for harm.
It is not uncommon for evil spirits to be attached to these words, reinforcing the lies that have been spoken.
Are you living under the power of a word curse?
Are there things that have been spoken over your life—even years ago—that have taken the effect of a curse?
To break free from these curses you must renounce your agreement with them.
Any way that you have agreed with and accepted them must be revoked; then replace these words with the truth of God’s Word.
It may be necessary to cast an evil spirit out.
Once the words are broken, simply command any spirit attached to the curse to go.
Demons have no right to be there once the words have been renounced and broken.
Renew your mind with God’s Word.
Know that you are blessed by God as a redeemed son or daughter, and that Jesus paid the price for every curse to be broken!
James tells us that the way a man uses his tongue is a test of his spiritual strength (James 1:26). He also says that if a man can control his tongue he is a perfect man (James 3:2).
The Bible speaks of the tremendous power of words; both for good and evil, for blessing and cursing.
The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about the power of words. Here are just two examples:
Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”
Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
James said that the tongue is “an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:8). He goes on to say this: “With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so” (James 3:9-10).
Just like we can speak in such a way that it blesses people and builds them up, we can also speak curses over people’s lives.
James is not talking about profanity here; he is saying that our words can literally curse people.
A curse is a supernatural force to bring harm and destruction to a person’s life.
Curses may manifest in various ways but, be sure that this is not some superstitious or primitive belief. The Bible speaks about blessings and curses, and these are both real forces in the world.
A “word curse” is the opposite of a spoken blessing. It is speaking words over people’s lives that take the form of a curse, bringing harm and destruction.
Word curses have the most power when they come from those in authority: parents, teachers, coaches, and even pastors.
Those who speak them are usually not intentionally putting a curse on people; they just don’t realize the power that their words have.
Here are some examples of a word curses from a parent to a child:
“You are so stupid. You are never going to amount to anything in life.”
“You are going to end up just like your father” (in a negative sense).
“You are such a failure. Can’t you do anything right?”
“Nobody would ever want to marry you.”
When words such as this are declared over a child, the parent is cursing that child.
The curse does not automatically take effect, but when a child believes and receives these words, they become lodged into their soul and become a force for harm.
It is not uncommon for evil spirits to be attached to these words, reinforcing the lies that have been spoken.
Are you living under the power of a word curse?
Are there things that have been spoken over your life—even years ago—that have taken the effect of a curse?
To break free from these curses you must renounce your agreement with them.
Any way that you have agreed with and accepted them must be revoked; then replace these words with the truth of God’s Word.
It may be necessary to cast an evil spirit out.
Once the words are broken, simply command any spirit attached to the curse to go.
Demons have no right to be there once the words have been renounced and broken.
Renew your mind with God’s Word.
Know that you are blessed by God as a redeemed son or daughter, and that Jesus paid the price for every curse to be broken!
Action Step: Think for a few moments about words spoken over you. Are there any words that you can't forget that someone has spoken over you? If so forgive that person, and tell yourself the truth about the words they spoke. Renew your mind to the truth of what God says about you. Once you have done this, then ask yourself if you have said things about people that cursed them instead of a blessing them? If this is the case, ask them for forgiveness. Then, take the opportunity to bless them. Say good over them. Verbally say with your mouth, "I revoke what I said. I take those words and in there place I speak good and godly words over you." Then, speak a blessing over them. Empower them to prosper.
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