What kind of treasure do you have?

 


Scripture:
Luke 6:45 ~
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. KJV

The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. NIV

The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart. NET Bible

Proverbs 4:23 ~
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. KJV

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. NIV

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life. NET Bible

Proverbs 10:19 ~
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. KJV

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. NIV

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains  his words  is wise. NET Bible

Observation:
NET Bible notes ~
Mention of the heart shows that Jesus is not interested in what is done, but why. Motives are more important than actions for him. What one utters from one’s mouth is especially singled out as the example of this principle. James seems to have known this teaching ( James 1:26, 3:1-12).

ESV Study Bible ~
This teaching can be taken in either of two ways. In one sense, observing good and bad fruit allows one to judge wisely in dealing with others (cf. v.42; that is the context also of  Matt. 7:15-20).... In another sense, it applies to the disciples themselves, for the fruit of a bad tree involves judging and condemning others while the fruit of a good tree involves forgiving and giving to others and loving one’s enemies (cf. Luke 8:8, 15; 13:6-9). Either way, the difference between a good and a bad tree involves the hear t(Luke 6:45).....Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. The true nature of people’s hearts can often be seen when they speak off-the-cuff, without reflection.

Application:
NLT Life Application Study Bible ~
Jesus reminds us that our speech and actions reveal the true underlying beliefs, attitudes and motivations. The good impressions we try to make cannot last if our heart is deceptive. What is in your heart will come out in your speech and behavior.

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I want to be true all the time. I want to live in truth and not deception. I want my inner life and outer life to match. Please help me to be who you want me to be. Search me and try me and see if there is any wicked way within me. Reveal to me any hypocrisy which I have shown. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight. In Jesus name, amen.


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