The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.“ (Matthew 12:35-37 ESV)

Our words matter to God. Our words reflect who we are at all moments so let us not take lightly what we speak. Let our good bring forth good fruit to encourage rather than destroy. In Christ we cannot be careless with our speech for His love and reputation is on the line with what we speak to those around us. Let’s take the challenge to examine our words and our motives to align them with the cause of Christ moment by moment.