The Influence of Words: Reflections on Heart, Speech, and Consequences
Explore the profound impact of words on ourselves and others, examining how speech reflects the hidden depths of our hearts and the responsibility we bear for every word spoken. Delve into teachings from scripture about the power of words to both stumble and save, emphasizing the importance of guarding and training our hearts to align with God's will, truth, and love.
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For Someone Else Our words can be a stumbling influence (Matt. 18:6; Rom. 14:13, 21; 2 Tim. 2:17-18) Our words can be a saving influence (Mark 16:15-16; John 6:63,68; Jas. 1:21; 5:19-20) For Yourself We will give account on judgment for every idle word (Matt. 12:36) Our words can and will justify or condemn us (Matt. 12:37)
Our words come from our hearts (Mt. 12:34; 15:18-19; Psa. 19:14; Ecc. 5:2) Our words reflect our hearts (Matt. 12:33-35; Prov. 15:28~16:23) A tree is going to reflect on the outside what kind of tree it is on the inside A treasure can only bring forth (on the outside) what is on the inside A person s words will reveal (eventually) what is in his/her heart the real person (Matt. 26:73; Acts 4:13; Prov. 26:18-28) Our words and our hearts cannot be neutral (Matt. 12:33-36)
The heart is deceitful above all things (Jer. 17:9) We must guard/train: What comes out (Psa. 34:13; 141:3; Jas. 1:26; 3:1-12; 1 Pet. 3:10; Matt. 12:36-37) What goes in (Prov. 4:23; Psa. 101:3; Mark 7:21-23) What stays in (Col. 3:8-9; Eph. 4:22-32; 5:1-4) What permeates (Phil. 4:8+Josh. 1:8; Psa. 1:2; 119:11, 97) We must protect our hearts through trust-filled prayers (1 John 5:14-15; Eph. 3:20; Jas. 1:5-8; 5:16) What comes OUT is what is INSIDE Therefore, let us FILL OUR HEARTS with: God s will, God s Word, God s truth, God s love, God s grace
