SIN OF THE TONGUE (II)

The Heresy of Verbal Plenary Preservation and the Betrayal of Christ’s Body

Key Verse: "Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips." (Romans 3:13, ESV)

A Fire of Hell in the Church

The tongue, set ablaze by hell itself (James 3:6), now spews two poisons in God’s house: the idolatrous lie of Verbal Plenary Preservation (VPP) and the viperous attacks on Charismatic believers. These sins fracture Christ’s Body, mock the Spirit’s work, and trample the gospel of unity. Let the sword of God’s Word pierce this rebellion!

I. The Heresy of Verbal Plenary Preservation: Idolatry Masquerading as Piety

1. The Rotten Foundation

VPP peddlers declare, “Only our translation is pure!”—a doctrine forged in the pits of pride, not Scripture. They idolize ink and paper, equating fallible human translations (e.g., KJV) with God’s inspired autographs. This is blasphemy, elevating tradition above the God who breathed out His Word (2 Timothy 3:16).

2. Biblical Thunder Against VPP

Christ Himself quoted the Septuagint—a Greek translation—yet these modern Pharisees scream “Corruption!” at other versions, calling God a liar.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away” (Matthew 24:35). God preserves His truth, not your pet translation. VPP is a golden calf—a heretical idol that divides the church and mocks the Spirit’s guardianship of Scripture.

3. Reap What You Sow

Division: By damning all but their “holy” text, VPP zealots splinter Christ’s flock. “Is Christ divided?” (1 Corinthians 1:13). No—but you are!

Betrayal: To claim God failed to preserve His Word except in your translation is to spit on His sovereignty. You betray Christ’s promise to build His church (Matthew 16:18).

Judgment: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces” (Matthew 23:13). Repent or face the same wrath.

II. The Viper’s Tongue: Attacking Charismatic Christians

1. The Spirit’s Gifts vs. Sectarian Snakes

Charismatics are branded “demonic,” “deceived,” or “heretics” for seeking the Spirit’s gifts—tongues, prophecy, healing. But who are you to quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)? The same religious spirit that accused Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul (Matthew 12:24) now drips from your lips!

2. Biblical Fury Against Slander

“Do not speak evil against one another, brothers” (James 4:11). Yet you tear apart Christ’s Body, mocking His work in Charismatics. You are not “defenders of truth”—you are slanderers, guilty of murderous speech (Matthew 5:21-22).

The Spirit distributes gifts “as He wills” (1 Corinthians 12:11). Who gave you authority to dictate His methods? Your elitist tongue brands you a rebel against heaven.

3. Consequences of Contempt

Quenching the Spirit: Your mockery grieves the One who anoints prophets and empowers saints (Ephesians 4:30).

Scandal to the World: “By this all people will know you are My disciples, if you have love” (John 13:35). Your venom drives souls to hell.

Judgment: “Every careless word will be judged” (Matthew 12:36). Will you stand when God weighs your curses against His children?

Conclusion: Repent or Perish

To the VPP idolaters and Charismatic-baiters: God’s patience is not indifference. Tear down your altars to dead translations! Swallow your viperous tongues! Cease your war against the Spirit’s work!

A Call to Lament:

For VPP Zealots: Throw your “perfect” translation into the fire. Cling to Christ, not paper. Study textual criticism—or be silent.

For Sectarian Attackers: Kneel before Charismatics and beg forgiveness. Pray for the gifts you fear. “The greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Prayer of Brokenness:

Lord, break our pride. Forgive our idolatry and hatred. Baptize us in fire—not to divide, but to purify. Unite Your church, or cut us down where we stand. Amen.

Final Warning:

“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart, and his religion is worthless” (James 1:26). Bridle yours—or face the God whose Word is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29).