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Words are an Index

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.
Matt. 12:35.

Your words are an index of your character. . . . Here we see the importance
of carefulness in the employment of speech. This talent is a great power for
good when it is used aright. . . . }

It is the privilege of all to fill the chambers of the soul with pure and
holy treasures by making themselves thoroughly familiar with the precious
words of Christ, spoken for our instruction. . . .

By heeding the reproof and encouragement given in God's Word, we may "walk
worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and
increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according
to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness."
Those who are thus strengthened will not walk with head bowed down. . . .

"Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of
the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power
of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in
whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins."
Then shall we not all, old and young, learn to converse in the language that
is spoken by those who are translated into God's kingdom? Shall not our
words be such as will be heard with pleasure by our heavenly Father?

As those who claim to be Christians, we are under solemn obligations to
reveal the truth of our profession by our words. The tongue is a little
member; but what an amount of good it can do if the heart is pure! If the
heart is stored with good things, if it is stored with Christlike
tenderness, sympathy, and politeness, this will be shown by the words spoken
and the actions performed. The light shining from the Word of God is our
guide. Nothing so weakens a church as a wrong use of the talent of speech. .
. .

The quality of our works is shown by our words. When our words and works
harmonize in Christ, we show that we are consecrated to God, perfecting
holiness in His fear. As we give ourselves, soul, body, and spirit, to Him,
He works in us, both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

The love of Christ in the heart is revealed by the expression of praise.
Those who are consecrated to God will show this by their sanctified
conversation. If their hearts are pure, their words will be pure, showing an
elevated principle working in a sanctified direction. The mind will be
absorbed in holy contemplation, and there will be a sense of the presence of
God (Review and Herald, Jan. 18, 1898).

>From Lift Him Up - Page 284

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