![]() What comes out of our heart-this bowl or vessel-will expose the characteristics of the heart. At a certain point, the vessel will overflow, and an abundance will come out of it. The picture here is that the heart is a kind of vessel-a bowl-and things are poured into the heart. ![]() So, what will it be with us? What is the abundance of our heart? What comes out of a person will be either good things like service, love, kindness, and other fruits of the spirit, or bad things, the works of the flesh, which He names there. In verse 34, He says, "Out of the abundance of the heart we speak"-and we could add, "and act." Jesus says in Matthew 15:17-18 that it is not what goes into a man that defiles him, but what comes out of him. The tree (meaning the person) is either good-producing good fruit-or he is bad and produces bad fruit. Jesus speaks here in black-and-white terms. We will be judged for every word, even the idle ones that we may just toss off in a time of weakness or when joking around with friends. When the angel Gabriel appeared and told her she would bear a child, she responded with humility and trust, saying, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).This is a strong statement from our Savior! The fundamental question is: "How Christ-like is our speech?" This is just one area out of the whole of our behavior. Mary’s heart was filled with faith and obedience to God’s will. Similarly, in the New Testament, we see the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It speaks to the idea that women can show kindness and empathy and that their words can be a source of healing and comfort. This verse emphasizes the importance of a woman’s words and their power to shape those around her. This is evidenced in many Bible passages that speak of women’s compassionate and nurturing nature.įor example, the book of Proverbs says, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue” (Proverbs 31:26). Women, like men, have a heart that reflects God’s love and grace. The core of a person’s being is where their most profound beliefs and motivations reside. In the Bible, the heart is often called the seat of emotions, thoughts, and desires. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. ![]() “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. “Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life.” 20. “I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works and that my soul knoweth right well.” 19. “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 18. “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” “Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” 4. ![]() Wonderful are your works my soul knows it very well.” 3. “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” 2.
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