“He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.” (Proverbs 17:20 NKJV)
Lord Jesus said: “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks (Luke 6:45 ESV)." So, it all springs from the heart what the mouth speaks. A heart bursting with evil intentions works in concert with a perverse tongue that double-talks, which leads to double-trouble.
This passage tells us that the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart. The Lord is prompting, by the warning of this passage, to fill our hearts with the treasures of His living Words. His Words spare us from falling into evil and keep us rested in grace and truth through faith in Christ Jesus. There is power in His Words spoken through our lips. And, what we speak stems from the words we treasure in our hearts that ought to come from the mouth of God. Words that give us life (Matthew 4:4).
The Psalmist declares these truths of God's holy and written Word. “How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” (Psalms 119:9-16 NIV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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