Impress God

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer."
Psalm 19:14

It's easy to talk to make ourselves look good in front of others.

Self-justification: "Well, that's not exactly what I did..."

Self-glorification: "Did you notice what a good job I did?"

Self-preservation: "At least I'm not as bad as..."

Telling the truth, but not all of it.

Answering questions carefully so that reality is not being revealed.

Trying to impress others is really just lying.

But we can't lie to God. He knows what we think and what we say. Even before we do.

So it is much more important that our words and thoughts are acceptable to Him. We need to filter our words and thoughts through His character.

Are they holy?

Are they true?

Are they just?

Are they loving?

Are they wise?

Are your thoughts and words pleasing to God?