KJV ORIGINAL
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Your words will either back you up or sell you out, they'll show who you really are and what you're about.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Your words are receipts for your heart, so choose them carefully.
📚 Historical Context
In Matthew 12, Jesus is confronting the Pharisees who accused Him of performing miracles by the power of Satan, challenging their misunderstanding of His divine authority. He emphasizes that a person's words reveal the true state of their heart and will serve as evidence in God's final judgment. This teaching occurs in the context of first-century Jewish culture, where religious leaders closely scrutinized speech and actions for adherence to the Law.
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