Needed: A Positive Confession

“You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil. But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:34-37

If you attached a tape recorder to yourself, what would the playback reveal concerning your speech at the end of a day? Our conversation can reveal much regarding our spiritual commitment. Do we truly believe in and live by the truth of the Scriptures, or does our language mirror an ordinary worldview?

A positive confession, based on the Scriptures, bolsters our faith and encourages others. We may be in a bad financial situation. Do we complain about our state? Or do we confess the truth that our “God will supply all (our) needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19)? Our confession in such circumstances mirrors our genuine belief in the power of God and His Word which sustain us, encourage us (and others), and build truth into our lives.

A positive confession is a testimony to others. As they hear our trust in God verbalized, they are confronted with the truth. Our words and our lives are sermons that preach to everyone around us. What we say can point an unbeliever to Christ while keeping our spiritual compass fixed on Him.

Let your speech be an accurate sounding of God’s truth.

“Let the words of my mouth...be acceptable in Your sight...” Psalm 19:14