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Read 15: 8-18
But those things
which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart and they defile a man. Matthew 15:18
Let no corrupt talk
come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the
occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
The words you say
Do you understand the words that come from your
mouth? Do you ever listen to the words
you speak to family, friends, and co-workers? Parents, do you think before you
speak to your children?
- “You are lazy”
- “You are a failure”
- “You are no good”
- “You are just like your father”
Your words come from the heart
In today’s text Jesus reminds us that defilement comes
from within. Your words come from the heart. It is not what we put in our mouth that defiles us it is what comes
out! Sticks and stones may break your
bones but words cut deep like a knife into the spirit.
This communication is twofold – what you speak to others
as well as to self. Do you comprehend the word you speak about yourself?
- “I am too fat”
- “I am too skinny”
- “My nose makes me look ugly”
- “I don’t like the way that I look”
This language is spoken daily, intentionally and
unintentionally.
And these words are powerful and they do have recourse – negative or
positive, the bible tells us so.
Matthew
15:18-19 - …those things which
proceed out of the mouth come from the heart defiles a man. For out of the
heart proceed evil thoughts…
Denied Destiny
Many years ago I worked with young man who had a thirst
for knowledge. Based on conversation, a
person could tell this young man was very intelligent and he should have pursued
his educational dreams. In my opinion, through our conversations, his destiny
was cut short based on his childhood experiences.
Though his parent’s intentions were well it was the corrupt
words spoken which caused this man to drop out of school. “No matter what I did they never saw the best
in me.” It was defiled and harmful words
which prompted the boy to give up – “Dummy, lazy, crazy, and stupid.” Followed by
“might as well drop out of school you are not going to amount to nothing.” After
years of verbal abuse the boy gave up.
Toxic words poison the mind
Family, words can be toxic.They can poison the mind; tear
down self-esteem and confidence in a person.
I encourage you to start thinking before speaking especially in anger, a
fit of rage, or when disciplining a loved one. Think before you speak and use words
that are persuasive.
T
- Empower
- Encourage
- Uplift
- Love
Think before you speak
When we verbalize negative words it tears down what God
wants to build up! It destroys the Gifts that God has given, never allowing
them to manifest. It negates God’s purpose.
Meditate today and think of times you have spoke negative
towards a loved one, friend, or coworker. Seek forgiveness and become more
aware of the words you speak. It is not what you put in your mouth that defiles
a person it is what comes out – do you understand the words that are coming
from my mouth…?
Prayer
Father God in
Heaven,
Words I speak are
manifested. They can encourage and uplift or defile and destroy. Lord, help me to become more aware of the
words I speak. May they be words of encouragement not negative words. Expressions that will uplift not break
down. Rekindle the fire in my heart to
see the goodness in everything and everyone. May the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart always be expectable in thy sight. Amen.
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