The Seat of Control

“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, But the words of the pure are pleasant” - Proverbs 15:26

The heart is the seat of mental activity as far as the Lord is concerned. This passage deals with both “thoughts” and “words,” which are always pictured as being sequential.

For one to utter wicked words or perform wicked deeds, he must have had wicked thoughts first—this idea is professed not only here but also even in the words of Jesus Himself. Likewise, if one speaks pure words, he gives evidence that his heart is pure.

Such instruction leads us to examine our thoughts—controlling our thoughts, then, results in our controlling every other aspect of our lives.

"Thought for the Week - 5/13/2012" by Joe Norton of Arlington, Texas.