But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
–Â Matthew 12:36-37
Jesus didn’t waste words, and He didn’t overlook ours either. In Matthew 12:36–37, He reminds us that every word we speak carries weight. Not because God is waiting to punish us, but because our words reveal our hearts. We forget sometimes that heaven listens even when no one else does. The quiet comments, the frustrated sighs, the whispered prayers, the encouragement we give, the truth we speak about, all of it matters. Our words can lift someone or crush them. They can heal or harm. They can point to God or pull away from Him. Jesus says that one day, our words will stand as witnesses, not to shame us, but to show what kind of heart we carried. The beautiful part is this: When God changes the heart, He changes the voice. When He fills us with grace, grace comes out. When He fills us with truth, truth comes out. When He fills us with love, love comes out. Today, let your words be seeds of life. Let them reflect the God who speaks peace, hope, and healing.
God hears every word.
God even hears apologies and forgiveness.
God values truth spoken in love.
God sees the heart behind the voice.
God calls us to speak life, not harm.
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