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The Tongue and Heart

 

The tongue and the heart are two very different organs. No one would ever get them confused, and they serve drastically different functions. You would not go to a cardiologist because of a sore on your tongue, and you would not go to an otolaryngologist if your heart is beating out of rhythm. And yes, I had to Google “what is a tongue doctor” for that last sentence. 

 

While the heart and tongue are indeed very different, they are also closely related. Charles Spurgeon once quipped that the tongue in man is tied by a string to the heart. The words we say, and even the lifestyle we portray, is really a heart issue.

 

As Jesus said, “The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).”

 

The tongue in man truly is tied to the heart because the words we say originate from the heart. Just as our bank records are a good indication of what is important to us, so our language also reflects what we value. If you find yourself constantly losing your temper, being crude, or gossiping, it may be an indicator of a deeper issue than just the words you choose to use. 

 

A person who walks with the Lord should use speech that is seasoned with salt. People should not blush when they are around you; rather, your words should be inviting, drawing others into your presence. 

 

Your words come from your heart. What do they say about you?

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