The Change-maker’s Voice

For a change-maker, there’s no greater power.

The origin of human civilization is communication and the bible references that God's word is power. An aspect of individuality is oratory identification. It is not as solid as fingerprints but it is just as exclusive. The bible quotes that in the tongue is power, power to make and to mar; like a double-edged sword, to attack and to defend.

It is such a terribly small part of the entire ergo it is amusingly perplexing that it yields much potency. The tongue has blessed people and made nations prosper; from it, people have gained wisdom and gotten life lessons. Death also has preceded from this tiny body part.

We are cognizant that the tongue is like fire, a cunning but faithful servant, a brutal and atrocious master. Hence, it is necessary that the beauty must tame the beast (pun intended). As a tool of expression, the tongue is a steady 5G connection to others because it is faster and relatively easier to introduce a relationship with a stranger through vocal interactions than behind a screen if confidence and introversion and not factored. So, the tongue and what comes from it, your voice, are essential tools for human endeavours.

Voice, however, is not singly accredited to the tongue. In point of fact, it is the entirety of every expression constructed for communication; verbal, non-verbal and non-physical. In silence, your interlocutor translates your voice as apathetic or submissiveness. Therefore, the ambit of impact is not limited to words of mouth alone though the tongue plays a significant role in that it does the transmutation of immaterial expressions into substantial utterances.

For a change maker, there is no greater power. What does a change-maker do? He essentially sees what should be done but isn't and bids everyone "Do this..." and "... here's why" What other tool can be employed for exposition if not his voice? A voice and courage are what make a change maker. If you rid him of the skeleton, what would he do with courage alone?

Voice is not verbal and nonverbal expressions alone. By definition, it is making a statement. Voice is every form of expression, action inclusive. Just as you need to tame the tongue, it is important to brood your actions. If you are caught stealing by a person who was convicted for drugs, would you not accuse him of hypocrisy? For you cannot compare him to you logically because he is not a thief, but the fact that he is blemished makes him unworthy to hold you for your sin. Illogical? Yes. True? Yes.

Similarly, the audience of a change maker are predators waiting for the lamb to get stained. The actions and overall lifestyle of a change maker are as conspicuous as the adjectives he uses when expressing his objections. Your life is an example to others in every respect, even aspects that do not correlate with what you advocate for. People will judge you with extreme metrics and you must pass, else you mutate from a Mother Theresa to the Pharisees that Jesus described.

— Collins Ezedike-Egwom,
Chapter lead (Lagos),
LiveUp Africa.