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  TOUCH NOT MINE ANOINTED, AND DO MY PROPHETS NO HARM
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: We must be sensitive to the feelings and rights of others, as a
reflection of how we love and live like Christ, and avoid the harm
caused by idle gossip and speaking against God's servants.

Topics: "The Power of Words", "Respect for God's Servants"
Scripture References: 1 Chronicles 16:22, Psalm 105:15, Matthew 7:1

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the grave consequences of speaking against God's
servants, likening it to playing with dangerous forces. He warns that
slander and gossip can lead to personal suffering and hinder spiritual
blessings. Simpson urges believers to recognize that harming others
ultimately harms themselves and calls for a sensitivity to the feelings
of others, encouraging a life of love and compassion that reflects
Christ's character.

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CONTENT
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I would rather play with the forked lightning than to speak a reckless
word against any servant of Christ. I would rather take in my hands live
wires with their fiery current than to idly repeat the slanderous darts
which thousands of Christians are hurling at others to the hurt of their
own souls and bodies. You may wonder why your sickness is not hea1ed,
why your spirit is not filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, why your
life is not blessed and prosperous. It may be that some dart which you
have flung with angry voice or in an idle hour of thoughtless gossip is
pursuing you on its way.

It is describing the circle which always brings back to the source from
which it came every shaft of bitterness and every idle and evil word.

Let us remember that when we persecute or hurt the children of God, we
are but persecuting Him and hurting ourselves far more. Lord, make me as
sensitive to the feelings and rights of others as I have often been to
my own, and let me live and love like Thee.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/touch-not-mine-anointed-and-do-my-prophets-no-harm/
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