Matthew 15:18

French (J.N. Darby) 1885

Mais les choses qui sortent de la bouche viennent du coeur, et ces choses-là souillent l'homme.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In Matthew 15:18, Jesus says that what comes out of our mouths shows what is in our hearts and can make us unclean. He's teaching about the importance of pure thoughts and words.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a box full of different toys. When you open it, some toys might come out, showing others what's inside your box. Just like that, when we talk, our words show what’s in our hearts!

Contexte historique

Matthew wrote this part of his gospel around AD 80-90, addressing a primarily Jewish-Christian audience who were trying to understand the true meaning of purity and righteousness beyond just external practices.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Imagine you're in a team meeting at work. If your words are kind and thoughtful, it shows that good things are in your heart. But if your comments are harsh or negative, others will see that too!

Thèmes

• speech
• heart
• purity
• righteousness
• spiritual cleanliness
• thoughts

Versets liés

• Mark 7:21-23
• Proverbs 18:21
• James 3:5-6
• Psalms 141:3
• Ephesians 4:29

Questions fréquentes

Can words really make someone unclean?

In a spiritual sense, yes. Words reflect our inner state and can harm others or ourselves when they come from impure motives.

How does this relate to social media posts?

Yes, Jesus is using a metaphor here. What comes out of the mouth (our words) represents what’s in our hearts.

Does this mean all negative speech defiles us?

While not every negative word necessarily defiles, repeated or habitual harmful speech indicates an unclean heart that needs purification through God's grace.