"You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the mouth, the heart speaks." (Matthew 12:34)
This verse reminds me of the saying, "Garbage in, garbage out." Most of us can think of a time we wished we hadn't voiced the words we said. How many times can you remember your own mother saying to you, "Watch your mouth?" Words, once they are said, cannot be taken back. We can apologize, but harsh or critical words can never be unsaid.
This verse reminds me of the saying, "Garbage in, garbage out." Most of us can think of a time we wished we hadn't voiced the words we said. How many times can you remember your own mother saying to you, "Watch your mouth?" Words, once they are said, cannot be taken back. We can apologize, but harsh or critical words can never be unsaid.
The Message puts it this way, "Words are powerful; take them seriously. Words can be your salvation. Words can also be your damnation." (Matthew 12:37)
It stands to reason that words can be life-changing. Sweet talk, or singing, or praying goes a lot farther than cursing, screaming and gossip. I know myself, I don’t like to be in the company of someone who is crabby; or worse yet, someone who cusses all the time. I cringe when I hear the name of the Lord taken in vain, but let me hear a loud praise song and I am right there with you. Even my spirit feels lighter and my heart and mind are open to what you are saying.
What is the lesson here? When trying to reach someone for Jesus, I need to use words Jesus would use. "
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