S – “But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a person.”
Mathew 15:18 CSB
O – Commentary:
A person’s speech reveals the true state of his or her heart. In the Hebrew conception of personhood, the heart represents intelligence and will.
“Defile” – kŏinŏō: to make (or consider) profane (ceremon.):— call common, defile, pollute, unclean.
The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words
“Profane” – relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious.
Oxford Languages
A – Our words will indicate the nature of our heart. They will reveal what we are committed to as well. We must spend time with God in his Word, prayer and worship to lay the foundation in the heart of growth and understanding. The more we spend time with him, our words illuminate our relationship with him.
R – Heavenly Father, you are God over all. You hold all things and you are present at all times. Our hearts need to transform from “me centered” to “God centered.” We invite your Holy Spirit to work in our hearts today so we can speak words that reflect that change.
Just Add Water . Chris Bonham 