I. EXORDIUM:
Are you saved?
Yes. Romans 10:9-10
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
Believers/unbelievers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show that GOD opens to us the hearts of good man and evil man, what heart do you want?
IV. TEXT:
Luke 6:45 (Amplified Bible)
The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45 (King James Version)
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
V. THESIS:
Praise, worship, glorify, adore, bless, honor, acknowledge and thank You very much LORD JESUS for I believe GOD raised You from the dead, and that You are my LORD and SAVIOR and You confirmed that I am saved and have eternal life here on earth.
Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible)
Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
For with the heart a person believes (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Christ) and so is justified (declared righteous, acceptable to God), and with the mouth he confesses (declares openly and speaks out freely his faith) and confirms [his] salvation.
VI. TITLE:
Good man's heart versus evil man's heart
VII. EXPLICATION:
A. Author: Dr. Luke, The Beloved Physician (close friend and traveling companion of Paul)
B. Audience: Theophilus (Greek means friend of GOD, a Christian)
C. Purpose: To give a connected and orderly narrative of the life of CHRIST as seen by eyewitnesses
VIII. MAIN BODY:
Luke 6:45 (Amplified Bible)
The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45 (King James Version)
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
A. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good.
"The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good),"
Let's talk about the good man not the evil man, but just read GOD's WORDS regarding His thoughts on the evil man, but not worthy to discuss.
So if there's a good man, there's also an evil man, if there's a good treasure, there's also an evil treasure.
A good man has the following characteristics according to GOD'S WORDS:
1. The mouth of the good man utters wisdom, his tongue speaks with justice. The WORDS OF GOD are in his heart.
Psalms 37:30-31 (Amplified Bible)
The mouth of the [uncompromisingly] righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks with justice.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Our example is King David who confirmed this and showed us his heart, his heart is delighting in GOD'S will, the Law of GOD in his heart, he utters glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly, he proclaims GOD's WORDS - GOD's Faithfulness and Salvation for His people.
Psalms 40:8-10 (Amplified Bible)
I delight to do Your will, O my God; yes, Your law is within my heart.
I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly [tidings of uprightness and right standing with God]. Behold, I have not restrained my lips, as You know, O Lord.
I have not concealed Your righteousness within my heart; I have proclaimed Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I have not hid away Your steadfast love and Your truth from the great assembly.
Proverbs 10:20-21 (Amplified Bible)
The tongues of those who are upright and in right standing with God are as choice silver; the minds of those who are wicked and out of harmony with God are of little value.
The lips of the [uncompromisingly] righteous feed and guide many, but fools die for want of understanding and heart.
Proverbs 22:17-18 (Amplified Bible)
Listen (consent and submit) to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge;
For it will be pleasant if you keep them in your mind [believing them]; your lips will be accustomed to [confessing] them.
2. The good man always gives thanks to GOD instead of corrupt talk, foolish and sinful talk, and coarse jesting.
Ephesians 5:3-4 (Amplified Bible)
But immorality (sexual vice) and all impurity [of lustful, rich, wasteful living] or greediness must not even be named among you, as is fitting and proper among saints (God’s consecrated people).
Let there be no filthiness (obscenity, indecency) nor foolish and sinful (silly and corrupt) talk, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting or becoming; but instead voice your thankfulness [to God].
3. The good man speaks by singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs full of praises to the LORD.
Ephesians 5:19 (Amplified Bible)
Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices [and instruments] and making melody with all your heart to the Lord,
4. The good man's speech is gracious at all times seasoned with salt, he knows everytime how to answer anyone.
Colossians 4:6 (Amplified Bible)
Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you].
B. An evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil.
"and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks"
Psalms 12:2-4 (Amplified Bible)
To his neighbor each one speaks words without use or worth or truth; with flattering lips and double heart [deceitfully] they speak.
May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and the tongues that speak proud boasting,
Those who say, With our tongues we prevail; our lips are our own [to command at our will]—who is lord and master over us?
Psalms 12:2-4 (Amplified Bible)
To his neighbor each one speaks words without use or worth or truth; with flattering lips and double heart [deceitfully] they speak.
May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and the tongues that speak proud boasting,
Those who say, With our tongues we prevail; our lips are our own [to command at our will]—who is lord and master over us?
Psalms 52:2-4 (Amplified Bible)
Your tongue devises wickedness; it is like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
You love evil more than good, and lying rather than to speak righteousness, justice, and right. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
You love all destroying and devouring words, O deceitful tongue.
Psalms 64:3-8 (Amplified Bible)
Who whet their tongues like a sword, who aim venomous words like arrows,
Who shoot from ambush at the blameless man; suddenly do they shoot at him, without self-reproach or fear.
They encourage themselves in an evil purpose, they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, Who will discover us ?
They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep.
But God will shoot an unexpected arrow at them; and suddenly shall they be wounded.
And they will be made to stumble, their own tongues turning against them; all who gaze upon them will shake their heads and flee away.
James 3:5-8 (Amplified Bible)
Even so the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze!
And the tongue is a fire. [The tongue is a] world of wickedness set among our members, contaminating and depraving the whole body and setting on fire the wheel of birth (the cycle of man’s nature), being itself ignited by hell (Gehenna).
For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea animal, can be tamed and has been tamed by human genius (nature).
But the human tongue can be tamed by no man. It is a restless (undisciplined, irreconcilable) evil, full of deadly poison.
Jude 1:15 (Amplified Bible)
To execute judgment upon all and to convict all the impious (unholy ones) of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed [in such an] ungodly [way], and of all the severe (abusive, jarring) things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.
IX. CONCLUSION:
Praise, worship, glorify, adore, bless, honor, acknowledge and thank You very much LORD JESUS for I believe GOD raised You from the dead, and that You are my LORD and SAVIOR and You confirmed that I am saved and have eternal life here on earth.
