Last time we talked about the seven things that reveal the conclusions of your heart.  Today we’ll go in depth into the first two.

1. Our Words Will Reveal the Conclusions of the Heart

“The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart” (Luke 6:45).

“But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man” (Matthew 15:18).

These passages reveal that the words a person speaks will reveal the conclusions of his hearts. Many times a person can merely listen to another person’s words and be able discern the strongholds with which they are struggling.

When I first start talking with a person, he will consciously speak the things he thinks are appropriate for the situation. As time passes, and the person is more at ease, he will eventually speak the words that will directly correspond to the conclusions of his subconscious heart.

It is important to learn the key words that correspond to specific conclusions. If a person tells dirty jokes, his heart may have conclusions of lust and sexual immorality. If a person continually speaks words that have a negative slant on situations or people, most likely he will have conclusions of bitterness and/or unforgiveness. If a person speaks continually about “serving God,” that person will most likely have negative conclusions about fathers, which hinder an intimate relationship with God as father. There are many key words and phrases that reveal particular corresponding conclusions.

“An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side…” (Luke 9:45-47 cf. Matthew 18:1-4).

The reason why Jesus knew what they were thinking is because He heard the words of their argument. Having heard their words, He knew the conclusions of their heart.

Listening to our words and the words of others is a good way to help ourselves, and others, lay aside the lies of the enemy and receive the truth of God.

2. Our Treasures Will Reveal the Conclusions of the Heart

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34).

Jesus reveals in this passage that the conclusions of our hearts can be revealed by identifying the treasures or focus of our hearts and minds. Jesus used this method of ministry when He was attempting to help the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22. Jesus invited the young man to lay aside his treasure or god of money. He was calling the man to freedom, but young man’s affections for the riches of this world were holding him captive to the bondage of idolatry.

“And someone came to Him and said, ‘Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?’

And He said to him, ‘Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.’

Then he  said to Him, ‘Which ones?’

And Jesus said, ‘You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?’

Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.’

But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.”

Paul rebuked the Corinthian church by telling them that it was their affections that were restraining them or holding them captive. “You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections” (2 Corinthians 6:12).

The treasure of this world is passing and will pass away (1 John 2:15-17). Only the treasures of God are free and are not a stumbling block. Identifying the source of treasures in the heart is a good way to determine if there are any areas of enslavement in the heart.

To learn more about your heart see the book Freedom – An Introduction of Ministry to the Heart, of which this post is an excerpt and which is available for free download in our resources section.

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