Unfortunately, certain Bible verses steal the attention away from other powerful passages in the same chapter. John 3:16 draws people away from John 3:17. Ephesians 6:12 can cause people to overemphasize this verse while over looking passages on specific pieces of the armor of God. Meanwhile, in the Old Testament Proverbs 27:17 is quoted by people talking about accountability, yet Proverbs 27:19 has equal importance.
“As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.” During Jesus’ sermon on the mount, Luke records a similar quote from Jesus. “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,” Luke 6:45. As people reflect upon their mom on this mother’s day, please don’t forget that your heart reflects who you really are.
One of Joshua’s first words of advice to Israel after taking over for Moses as their spiritual leader was to feed and protect their hearts. Joshua 1:8 says do not let the Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you will be careful to do everything written in it. Then and only then will you be prosperous and successful. If we are what we eat, then we are also are what we read, watch and allow our ears to listen to. Therefore, above all else, guard your heart, for it is the well spring of life, Proverbs 4:23.
by Jay Mankus
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