Section 6: The Power of Words
From the very beginning of creation, words have carried power. In Genesis 1, God spoke: “Let there be light,” and there was light. Creation itself came into being through the Word. This theme runs throughout Scripture, reaching its climax in John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
If God creates by His Word, and if Christ Himself is the Word made flesh, then words are not mere noises in the air. They are carriers of meaning, shaping lives, communities, and even destinies. For the wizard, who is defined as a wise one, words are both tools and responsibilities.
Words as Creation
In Genesis, God does not fashion creation with hands or tools. He speaks it into being. Each act of creation begins with “God said…” This shows us that words are not secondary—they are foundational.
When a wizard reflects on this truth, he or she understands that words participate in the divine order. To speak truth is to align with creation. To speak lies is to rebel against it. Proverbs 18:21 captures this starkly: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
The wizard, then, must take words seriously, knowing that they carry life or death.
Christ as the Word
John 1 reveals the deepest mystery: Christ Himself is the Word (Logos). Through Him all things were made. This truth magnifies the power of words. They are not abstract—they are incarnate in the very person of Christ.
For the wizard, this means that words are not neutral tools to be manipulated. They are sacred. To misuse words is to misuse something that reflects Christ Himself. To use words rightly—to heal, teach, and guide—is to echo the work of Christ, who is truth itself (John 14:6).
Words that Heal and Words that Wound
The Bible gives countless examples of how words can either bless or harm.
- “A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit” (Proverbs 15:4).
- “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24).
- “The tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” (James 3:5).
Words are like seeds—they grow into life or destruction. The wizard, aware of this truth, uses words carefully, planting seeds of hope, healing, and wisdom.
Silence as a Form of Speech
Words are powerful, but so is silence. Ecclesiastes 3:7 reminds us there is “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” Even silence communicates. It can comfort, rebuke, or teach.
Jesus Himself used silence powerfully. Before Pilate, He sometimes refused to answer, letting silence bear witness (Matthew 27:14). On the cross, His few words carried infinite weight: “It is finished” (John 19:30).
A wizard understands that the power of words includes the power of restraint. Wisdom lies not only in what is spoken but in what is left unsaid.
The Wizard as Word-Keeper
Because words carry such weight, the wizard becomes a kind of “keeper of words.” This does not mean hoarding knowledge, but stewarding it responsibly.
- The wizard studies language carefully, knowing that words shape thought.
- The wizard uses words to counsel, heal, and teach.
- The wizard resists careless speech, gossip, and slander.
- The wizard defends truth against lies, even when silence might be easier.
In this way, the wizard reflects James’ admonition: “Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” (James 1:19).
The Power of Story
Words are not only commands or instructions; they are also stories. Stories shape imagination, values, and identity. The Bible itself is a grand story—creation, fall, redemption, restoration.
Jesus taught through parables, weaving stories of seeds, vineyards, and lost sheep. These stories carried truths deeper than abstract arguments.
The wizard, as a wise one, uses story as a tool for teaching and healing. A parable, a myth, or a tale can open hearts that arguments alone cannot reach. This is why even Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis used stories (e.g., The Chronicles of Narnia) to communicate truths of the faith.
Words as Defense Against Deception
Words not only build but defend. Paul instructs believers to put on the “belt of truth” as part of the armor of God (Ephesians 6:14). The belt of truth is not physical—it is verbal, intellectual, and moral.
When lies spread, it is words of truth that defend against them. Jesus Himself resisted Satan’s temptations in the wilderness by quoting Scripture (Matthew 4:1–11). Each response was a word of truth that countered deception.
The wizard, likewise, learns to wield words as defense—against false teaching, manipulation, and shallow slogans. His or her wisdom helps communities see through deception and hold fast to truth.
The Responsibility of Speech
Because words are powerful, Scripture warns about careless speech.
- “But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36).
- “If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless” (James 1:26).
A wizard cannot be careless with words. They must be spoken with humility, truth, and love. This is part of what makes wizardry a responsibility, not a threat. The wizard takes words seriously because God takes them seriously.
Words and Prayer
Prayer itself is the sanctified use of words. Whether spoken aloud, whispered, or held silently in the heart, prayer uses words to connect with God. The Psalms are full of prayers—laments, praises, cries for help—all expressed in words.
A wizard, as a wise one, recognizes the sacred role of words in prayer. Just as the priest prays on behalf of the people, so the wizard may give voice to the inarticulate groanings of others, shaping their pain and hope into words of intercession.
Conclusion of Section 6
In this section, we have seen that:
- Words are foundational to creation and central to Scripture.
- Christ Himself is the Word, making words sacred.
- Words can heal or wound, bless or curse.
- Silence can be as powerful as speech.
- The wizard is a steward of words, using them for teaching, healing, and defense.
- Stories carry truths that shape hearts and minds.
- Words are armor against deception and lies.
- Prayer sanctifies words as communion with God.
Thus, the wizard’s role as word-keeper is not a threat to Christianity but a profound ally. The wizard, like the Christian, knows that words carry life and death. Used rightly, they serve God’s truth and build up His people.