Out of the overflow of the heart we speak | Two Minute Daily Devotional

David Hathaway · Oct 2, 2026 · 2m

Based on the Book of James, chapter 3, we are cautioned to be careful about the words we use. Jesus said, "Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."

We should be consistent in what we say. And in verse 11, he sums it up very, very carefully: "Can fresh water and dirty water – salt water – come from the same spring?" It can't. And he also says, "Can a fig tree bear half figs and half olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring bring fresh water."

Now, why is he saying that? Because the trouble is that what comes out of your mouth is what's in your heart. Yeah, what…