Matthew 15:18

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Song những điều bởi miệng mà ra là từ trong lòng, thì những điều đó làm dơ dáy người.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

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.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

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!

Bối cảnh lịch sử

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.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

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!

Chủ đề

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

Các câu liên quan

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

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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.