Matthew 15:18

“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.”

"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." - Matthew 15:18
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What does Matthew 15:18 mean?

Matthew 15:18 (KJV) states, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart, and they defile the man." This verse is found within the larger context of Jesus's teachings and interactions with the Pharisees and his disciples. At this point in the Gospel…

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Guarding the Heart: The Source of Our Speech

In Matthew 15:18, Jesus expounds on a profound and often uncomfortable truth: "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." In this single verse, we are confronted with the significance of our words as reflections of our…

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A Heart of Purity: A Prayer for Words and Intentions

Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne of grace and mercy, humbly acknowledging Your holiness and power. As we reflect on the profound truth of Matthew 15:18, we recognize, Lord, that the words that come out of our mouths are not merely sounds or expressions, but they…

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Matthew 15:18 - "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man."
Matthew 15:18-20 - "But the things that come out of a person's mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them."
"But the things that come out of a person's mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them." - Matthew 15:18-20
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