October 5, 2025 -Empty Words

LUKE 8:1-3

MARK 3:20-30

MATTHEW 12:22-45

MARK 3:31-35

MATTHEW 12:46-50

LUKE 8:19-21

MARK 4:1-9

MATTHEW 13:1-9

LUKE 8:4-8

MARK 4:10-20

Chronological Bible Readings

Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Empty words spoken. I read this and I think of all the things that I said and then did not live out. All the things said in prayers and promises of saying and doing what I knew was right to say and do and maybe even started off doing but then forgot about in time. Those are empty words spoken. The times I have apologized just to repeat the same offense again and again. I know that I am forgiven but thinking about giving an account for them makes me reflect on the why. Why don't I follow through and keep doing what I say I am going to do? Things like I am going to respect and serve my husband and love him regardless of how he makes me feel. I am going to love him as Christ has said I should even if I don't feel like it and even if he doesn't do the same for me. (Let's face it we all fail at that sometimes). Things like I am going to seek God's guidance for all things big and small. I am going to wait till I hear from Him when a decision has to be made. Things like I am going to take better care of my body that is the temple of the Holy Spirit. These and many others are all empty words that I will have to give an account of someday. Lord please forgive and please give my words meaning and truth through the power of the Spirit that lives within me. I cannot do it alone.