"Are you so lacking in understanding also? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him, because it goes not into his heart, but his stomach, and is eliminated. And He was saying, That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride foolishness. All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man.
Have you ever listened to the words of others? Have you ever sat down and listened to your own words?
Are they uplifting? Do they encourage one another? Are you planting success in the lives of others?
Our words locate us. They tell us where our hearts live. What world are you abiding in? Are you abiding in the Word of God or the things and pleasures of this world? Do your words emulate the things of the Spirit?
Many times we don't take the time to compliment one another, to encourage. So much can happen when we pour out blessings from within. But these blessings have an origin. That starting point begins with what we are feeding our inner man.
If we are feeding our inner man with God's choice, His prime cut, it will be the Word of God. From that investement with the Lord, reading your Bible, praying, and being in His presence, God will deposit ideas on how you can be a friend to others who are struggling. The world's system, will not bless them. It will grind them up, use them, and then spit them out.
How many of you plan to be a blessing to someone else? It shouldn't be that around Christmas time we begin to think of others. We should be thinking of others, year round. Jesus said, "The greatest of you shall be a servant."
That's not a worldly thought. The world believes it should be served. It encourages you to be #1, but Jesus said just the opposite. If we have a steady diet of world TV, events, parties, then what comes out of us will be worldly thoughts and ideas. If we want to follow the Lord, spirit warrior, our inner beings need to be nourished with Him. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me."
(Rev 3:20)
Great post. So much we need to watch what comes from our mouths, as it does tell where your heart is. Not only can we encourage or harm someone, but we will talk about what we love. We each should look at our speach and see how much we praise Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHi Pete! Hope you had an outstanding Christmas and New Year!! Great post. I love how you put "Our words locate us" how right that is.
ReplyDeleteHope this year is one of growing ever closer to our Lord.
Rachel