What does God say about speaking up?

Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Does the Bible say about speaking?

If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret.” 1 Corinthians 14:26-27. When used in this way, the gift of tongues should be used to emphasize and support the spiritual message, and not because you feel strongly moved in your emotions.

What does the Bible say about knowing when to speak?

Ecclesiastes 3:7 tells us that there is a time to keep silent and a time to speak. But when? How? To discern the difference between knowing when to speak or be silent, we need to humbly seek the Lord through prayer, immerse ourselves in Scripture, and ask for his wisdom and discernment.

What does God say about speaking boldly?

Acts 14:3. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

What does Paul say about speaking?

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

Why do Baptist not believe in speaking in tongues?

For Southern Baptists, the practice, also known as glossolalia, ended after the death of Jesus' apostles. The ban on speaking in tongues became a way to distinguish the denomination from others. These days, it can no longer afford that distinction.

Should we speak in tongues in church?

The Bible says, “Building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost” —Jude 20. Speaking in tongues stimulates faith and helps us learn how to trust God more fully. For example, faith must be exercised to speak with tongues because the Holy Spirit specifically directs the words we speak.

Why does God want us to be bold?

As Christians, though, we will face circumstances that require us to be bold in order to stand for Christ. For example, Jesus' disciples prayed and asked for boldness. They knew that in order to spread their message and make Jesus known, they could not rely on only their strength.

How do you speak with boldness?

What does the Bible says about confidence?

Hebrews 10:35–36

So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

When should you speak and not speak?

What does God say about public speaking?

Ephesians 4:29

29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

What God says about being silent?

The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

What does the Bible say about speaking up for yourself?

Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

How we should speak as Christians?

As Christians, we ought to speak boldly because of the confidence we have in our sovereign God. We know the gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Rom 1:16; 1 Cor 1:18-24; 2:4-5). Our boldness is rooted in the fact that God's Word will not return void and will accomplish its purposes (Isaiah 55:11).

What does the Bible say about unwholesome talk?

Biblical Translations of Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

How do I become confident and bold?

What is a bold person like?

To be bold implies a willingness to get things done despite risks. Boldness may be a property that only certain individuals are able to display. For example, in the context of sociability, a bold person may be willing to risk shame or rejection in social situations, or to bend rules of etiquette or politeness.

How can I be bold and fearless?

What the Bible Says About timidity?

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

What the Bible Says About bald heads?

“If a man loses the hair of his head and becomes bald, he is pure.” And it gets better! God also approves of male-pattern baldness.

What does the Bible say about being assertive?

Assertive communication is a Biblical way to communicate. It encourages us to be “quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” (James 1:19 ESV). When honestly and respectfully communicating with others, deeper understanding and love abound.

How do you get the spirit of speaking in tongues?

Speaking in tongues can be activated at any time after receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. To activate speaking in tongues, simply switch over from praying in your native language, to praying in your heavenly language by speaking out loud the syllables coming from your spirit.