Thoughts of the wicked

Thoughts of the wicked

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words (Proverbs 15:26).

The righteous should not become wicked. Once they become wicked, their thoughts become an abomination to the Lord. Their very thoughts, be it good or bad, are abhorred by God. A righteous person who had been doing many good deeds may become wicked by virtue of one bad deed. Christians who have the righteousness of God have to safeguard their faith by doing good deeds. Their faith in Christ Jesus has to be known by their good deeds. No doubt, they were not saved by their good deeds but by faith. But after getting saved by faith, they have to do good deeds. In other words, they were saved to do good deeds. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:8-10).

Good deeds are not prayers or giving sermons. The following scriptures speak about good deeds.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ (Matthew 7:21-23)

That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17).

And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful (Titus 3:14).

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).

The second part of this verse is that the words of the pure are pleasant words. Those who are in Christ Jesus are expected to be pure or holy in their lives. The words emanating from their mouth should bless others. They should not speak negative words to discourage those who are weak in faith or those who are in need of counseling.

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