We can tend to look at the negatives in scripture, Jesus warnings, people’s sins and eternal judgment. And we do need to consider these things. But we also need to focus on the good, the promises the eternal rewards. So, let’s take another look at Jesus’ words to the Pharisees in this passage we have been studying.
Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things…” (Mathew 12:34b-35a).
How do we become good? When we accept God’s forgiveness of our sin (1 John 1:9) and partake of his divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). We can be confident that God will give us the words we need to say exactly when we need to say them (Mt 10:18-20).
