Quote:
Originally Posted by tbpew
As a late entry into this thread (which for some reason I find really interesting), I think the admonition that Jesus gives concerning a man who looks upon another man's wife with a desire to possess her (lust in his heart) has already committed adultry has application here.
What we speak (and subsequently do) will be viewed by our Lord by the motive that originates in our heart --that results in the speaking.
When we speak with no consideration of the subject person we include in our speaking, we are speaking vain words.
|
Mat 12:34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Mat 12:35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
Mat 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,
Mat 12:37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Threaded Mode
