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Chofetz Chaim – A Lesson A Day –

Praise in The Presence of The Adversary…

The issue of loshon hara (wicked speech) continues to arise lately. I have not spoken on the topic of loshon hara in a long time. I have had to wrestle with my own flesh in order to subdue this deadly, destiny destroying behavior. The temptation has been rearing its ugly head with several people lately, including myself, which tells me it’s time to address it again.

“Never offer praise in the presence of an adversary” (Page 118).

The Chofetz Chaim teaches that it is forbidden to praise someone in the presence of anyone who is known to dislike them. They are just waiting to pounce!

It opens the door for anyone listening who dislikes them, to seize an opportunity to say something negative about the persons shortcomings.

There are times when you are acutely aware that the person in question has enemies all around. There are also times when you may not know. They best course of action is to constrain your tongue, even if you want to offer praise. Why?

Because it leaves a pit for the adversary to fall into and this pit dies damage to their own soul. It’s just something that we do not want to be a party to.

The Praiseworthy Person…

The praiseworthy person can wait for you to seek a better moment in time to extend your gratitude or praise when the adversarial soul will not be in ear shot and tempted beyond their ability to resist speaking loshon hara.

So, What Do We Do About Philippians 4:8?

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

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Be wise. Pay attention in the moment. Be vigilant. We always need to remember that we have to know those that we labor among. Paul tells us to, “Think on these things…“, which means we can save those lovely things for another time. We do not always have to blurt out everything we think at the time.

Be aware of the atmosphere you are in at the time and be slow to speak. The right time for praise will present itself and the person to whom you would offer praise will not have to suffer their moment being snatched away by negativity, insults or another person’s pride or enmity.

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Remember: loshon hara affects the souls of at least 3 people… In this case Yourself, the person you’re speaking about (or trying to praise), and the people or persons that are listening.

We are in the business of caring for souls. Let nothing come between you reaching the highest pinnacle of power in your comprehension of GOD and His Word. Especially, our own tongues.

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Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. Psalm 34:13-15

Key Words:

  • Chofetz Chaim: seeker of life
  • shmiras haloshon – guarding the tongue

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SATURATING & SURROUNDING EVERY JERICHO-KIND OF SITUATION WITH PRAYER, PRAISE & WORSHIP…

FORECAST: Victory is Next!

Because the substance of our faith gives us the kind of confidence to confess the blessing in advance!

I believe that we are able to save lives through fervent and effective prayer, praise, and worship! We can take territory in the spirit and on the earth for the Kingdom of Heaven. We can send the Bread of Heaven, all possible resources, and every form of help from the sanctuary through the power of praise and worship!

It Only Takes 1 to Stand in the Gap! So what if all stood together in prayer?

Ref: Joshua 6: 1-8

6 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.

2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.

4 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.

5 And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.

6 And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord.

7 And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the Lord.

8 And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns passed on before the Lord, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them.

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Have You Spoken into 2022?

Have You Planted Seed through the Power of the Spoken Word into 2022? Did You Give Your Prayers an Assignment for 2022? What will You Accomplish for the Kingdom in 2022? What Daily Strategies Will You Employ to Accomplish Your Goals?

WORDS ARE LIKE SEEDS… THEY HAVE LIFE PRODUCING, HARVEST PRODUCING POWER. WHAT WILL YOU BE SPEAKING INTO THE NEXT 365 DAYS OF YOUR YEAR?
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IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY, BEGIN DRENCHING 2022 IN WORDS OF FAITH, POWER, BLESSING, MULTIPLICATION, ACCELERATION, REVEALTION, DOUBLE PORTION ANOINTING, LIGHT, GOOD WORKS, DEVELOP PROBLEM SOLVING SOLUTIONS, POWER IN PRAYER THAT DOES THE HEAVY LIFTING, THE PERFECTING POWER OF PRAYER, HARMONIC PRAYER TUNED TO ANGELIC FREQUENCIES IN SYNC WITH HEAVEN. DECREE AND DECLARE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY OF THE WORLD IN 2022. CAST DOWN ALL SELF-IMPOSED BARRIERS, LIMITATIONS, DISTRACTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, LIVING IN CONSECRATION AND WITHIN THE REALM OF GOD’S GLORY. DRENCH YOUR YEAR IN THE ANOINTING FOR FOCUS, INTENTION, PURPOSE.
2022 THE ANOINTING TO REPAIR THE BREACH.
DEVELOP YOUR PRAYER AGENDA FOR 2022.
GUARD YOUR WORDS… CAREFULLY CULTIVATE, WATER, NURTURE, EVERY SEED AND MANIFESTATION OF YOUR FAITH.

Inspired By and in Remembrance of the teachings presented in the ‘End You Year Strong Conference’ with Dr. Cindy Trimm December 10-11, 2021.