15/12/2020

Mat 12 v 22-37; Acts 17 v 16-34; Ps 28 v 1-9; Ex 13 v 1-15 v 27
Words of justification

“For the mouth speaks of that which fills the heart.” (Mat 12 v 34)

How careless are you with the things you say to others? Are you reckless with the words you use when addressing people?

Do you bless or curse others? Do you encourage or break them down?

It is written that a tree is known by its fruit (vers 33) and you don’t have to say much in order for others to see your character. Those in Athens referred to Paul as an “idle babbler” and it makes you wonder what they would have called Jesus…

Regardless, they will have to give account for the careless manner in which they addressed him, for we will either be justified by our words, or condemned through our words, especially those who began to mock him when he spoke about the resurrection of the dead.

We should rather direct our thoughts to our Heavenly Father, who is near us in the form of His Spirit. Cry out to Him like David did. Call on His Name in order to be saved so that you are not counted among those who speak peace, yet evil is in your heart (Ps 28 v 3).

Bless the Lord, for He is our strength and our shield. Thank Him for defending you against the onslaught of the wicked. Sing songs of worship and praise Him continually for He is highly exalted and while the enemy threatens to overtake you, the Lord will protect you.

Blessed be His Name, the God of our salvation!

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“