The Mouth Unveils The Heart

From the Pastor:  Dr. M. J. Seymour, Sr.

 

Jesus said: “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which 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.”  (Lk. 6:45) 

Many folks have the assumption that they have the right to speak whatever crosses their minds.  This is no doubt quite debatable!  The “right” to speak one’s mind is tantamount to “self-centered prideful arrogance.”  A consideration of the hearers would be a most generous kindness.  Is it a “privilege” from their viewpoint to hear what is coming out of the mouth of the one speaking?  Words are not just words; they are a conveyance or an unveiling of one’s heart. 

The word “good” carries the thoughts of having a good nature, joyful, worthiness, and decency.  The foundation of the word as it is used in the Bible is measured by the character of our Holy God, not by human societies.  The words “treasure of his heart” refers to that which has been deposited, considered valuable by the possessor, and is guarded within the secret chambers of the heart upon its throne of morality, be it good or evil.  The word “evil” indicates having a bad nature, hurtful, sadistic, nasty, and cruel.  Again, this is calculated by a Holy God’s interpretation, not society’s. 

Good men do not treasure evil, and evil men do not treasure good.  In the treasure chest of their hearts is deposited the true measure of their spirit and level of moral fiber.  In the course of time all things are revealed including the factual nature of men.  The mouth opens the lid to the treasure and it naturally spills out.  It is not by the masks of men but by the words of men we are clearly able to know them and them to know us.  The key is in knowing how to listen and to discern good from evil without being swayed by public opinion and political correctness.  Many seek to hide behind a veil of secrecy but the Spirit of God blows where He desires and in a breath unveils the innermost concealments treasured away from sight.