"And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech."
Genesis 11:1
The idea here of languages coming about as a punishment that led to divisions rather than division leading to different languages is interesting. I think it would be really cool to someday have a common language with everyone, and as other scriptures hint at, a language that is more pure and carries more meaning / power / beauty than any of the ones that we have. Perhaps a language that transcends mere speech but reaches into the mental and spiritual realm. I wonder... would that make literature and poetry more beautiful, or perhaps make them completely unneccesary, because you could convey all of that meaning in a word or a thought?
Today, let's use our language for good and to thank God rather than trying to challenge him. Let's seek the Lord and his help, and someday maybe we'll get to know what a society with a common language and a united purpose is capable of... and get to be part of it.
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