What is the meaning of Luke 6:45? The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart “The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart” (Luke 6:45a). • “Good” here points to a person made new in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17; John 15:4–5). • The “treasure” is what has been stored up by the Spirit—truth, virtue, and love rooted in God’s Word (Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 4:23). • When that reservoir is full, it naturally overflows in words and actions that bless: – Acts of mercy (Galatians 6:10). – Words that build up (Ephesians 4:29). – Consistent spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 12:35). Practical ways to stockpile this treasure: daily Bible intake, prayerful meditation, and fellowship with believers (Acts 2:42). and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart “and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart” (Luke 6:45b). • Apart from Christ, the heart is “deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10–18). • “Evil treasure” is an ironic phrase—sin, bitterness, and selfish ambition are stored like valuables, then spent in destructive ways (James 1:14–15; Ephesians 4:17–19). • Outcomes of that stockpile: – Hurtful speech (Proverbs 12:18). – Corrupt behavior that defiles self and others (Titus 1:15–16). – Increasing hardness toward God (Hebrews 3:12–13). Only a new heart from the Lord can reverse this condition (Ezekiel 36:26–27). For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks “For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45c). • Speech is a reliable indicator of inner reality (Matthew 15:18; James 3:5–10). • What spills out when pressure comes reveals what’s been accumulating inside. • Scripture urges us to: – Let every word be gracious and seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6). – Speak truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). – Pray with David, “May the words of my mouth… be acceptable in Your sight” (Psalm 19:14). Practical checkpoints: – Listen to recurring themes in your conversation. – Repent quickly when sinful words surface (1 John 1:9). – Replace them with thanksgiving and praise (Ephesians 5:19–20). summary Luke 6:45 teaches that words and actions flow directly from what is stored in the heart. A heart transformed by Christ will naturally produce good, while an unchanged heart yields evil. Guarding, filling, and renewing the heart through Scripture and the Spirit ensures that what overflows will glorify God and bless others. |
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