Out of the Heart the Mouth Speaks

In episode 2 of WordFed Life, Verlene Cromwell explores how the condition of the heart reveals itself through our words. Anchored in 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," this episode uncovers the truth about our speech: it is an overflow of the heart. The mouth reveals what fills the heart. Speech is overflow. Jesus teaches us that words are not accidental, but they come from what fills the heart. If the heart is filled with peace, peaceful words flow. If the heart is filled with fear, fearful words follow. If the heart is filled with faith, faith-filled words follow. The heart is a treasure. Every thought, belief, and truth we meditate on becomes part of what is stored within us. When pressure comes, what is stored inside begins to flow out. That's why guarding the heart is so important. The heart becomes the source of our speech. Consider a moment when you were under pressure. You may have said things you didn't plan to say. Pressure reveals what is stored inside. Spiritual growth is not just about controlling the tongue. It's about filling the heart with truth. When truth fills the heart, truth fills the mouth. If someone listened to your words throughout the day, what would they hear most often? Faith or worries? Peace or frustration? Hope or disappointment? Your words reveal what fills your heart. Let this declaration guide you: "My heart is filled with truth. My words reflect life. What fills my heart will produce good fruit in my life." Welcome to WordFed Life — where words come alive.