The Word of the Week
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The Word of the Week
WORD OFTHE WEEK - NO - 4/13/25
Definition: used to express, dissent, denial or refusal, to introduce a negative statement, used in signs to indicate that something is not allowed; it means not any, not one or the absence of anything.
Scriptures:1 Corinthians 2:9 - “But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”Genesis 2:17 - “but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”
THOUGHT
Isn’t it fascinating how the smallest and simplest words often carry the greatest significance and power in our spiritual lives? Words like “No,” “not,” and “nothing” are deceptively simple, yet profoundly meaningful. They shape decisions and carry consequences that influence the course of our lives."
The two-letter word “no” is a word that can become a complete sentence powerful enough to transform a request, an idea or an activity from the possibility of being something to becoming nothing. In my opinion the two most powerful words in the English language is “No”; the other is “Love”.
1John 4:7 states - “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."
The word “Love” fosters communion and no boundaries. The word “No” on the other hand, can separate and create boundaries. Based on the consequences of each word, it may appear that the words are opposite, but they are not. “No” and “Love” are companion words that work together to empower, protect and save. "No" protects love by creating necessary boundaries.
The paradox of these words is echoed in I Corinthians 13:1-8, known as the love chapter: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I can remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. “
The scripture explains that no matter how effectively or willingly one uses or shares their physical, spiritual and financial gifts with others even to the point of sacrifice; without love, it means no-thing.
The words “love” and “No” work together to promote an atmosphere where love can endure. And yet, for love to endure, we must also say “no”—no to envy, selfishness, anger, pride, and sin. To be in communion with one another we must say “no” to t
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Definition: used to express, dissent, denial or refusal, to introduce a negative statement, used in signs to indicate that something is not allowed; it means not any, not one or the absence of anything.
Scriptures:1 Corinthians 2:9 - “But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”Genesis 2:17 - “but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”
THOUGHT
Isn’t it fascinating how the smallest and simplest words often carry the greatest significance and power in our spiritual lives? Words like “No,” “not,” and “nothing” are deceptively simple, yet profoundly meaningful. They shape decisions and carry consequences that influence the course of our lives."
The two-letter word “no” is a word that can become a complete sentence powerful enough to transform a request, an idea or an activity from the possibility of being something to becoming nothing. In my opinion the two most powerful words in the English language is “No”; the other is “Love”.
1John 4:7 states - “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."
The word “Love” fosters communion and no boundaries. The word “No” on the other hand, can separate and create boundaries. Based on the consequences of each word, it may appear that the words are opposite, but they are not. “No” and “Love” are companion words that work together to empower, protect and save. "No" protects love by creating necessary boundaries.
The paradox of these words is echoed in I Corinthians 13:1-8, known as the love chapter: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I can remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. “
The scripture explains that no matter how effectively or willingly one uses or shares their physical, spiritual and financial gifts with others even to the point of sacrifice; without love, it means no-thing.
The words “love” and “No” work together to promote an atmosphere where love can endure. And yet, for love to endure, we must also say “no”—no to envy, selfishness, anger, pride, and sin. To be in communion with one another we must say “no” to things that are against the will and commandments of God, otherwise in our separation, evil finds room to grow.
Evil is the absence of love. It is the presence of harm, injustice, and cruelty. It is the opposite of love.
“Where there is no love, cruelty finds a home. Where there is no compassion, injustice takes root. Where love should reign, but nothing allows it to sit on the throne, evil will wear the crown.”
If we desire a world where love prevails, we must not allow anything to separate us from the love of God. We must wield the smallest words with the greatest care.
The word “No” holds power. Had Adam said “no,” who knows where we would be today?
Shouldn’t we put what we have learned into action? A simple “No,” spoken with wisdom, and “Love,” offered with sincerity—together form the foundation for a world where evil is defeated and love reigns.
