"The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks."(Luke 6:45)
Today our nation observes and celebrates the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be observances in many places, we had one yesterday in Metuchen. My plan is to go see the movie Hidden Figures today.
One of the many admirable aspects of King's life was his gift for speaking. He was a powerful orator, who you sensed spoke from the heart. A clear vision of what could be and what he hoped for. And so compelling that people risked their physical well being to help move that vision.
There are others who "tell it like it is." They speak from their heart. However I'm less inclined to be motivated by this. When the only thing that comes forth is anger, self righteousness and pettiness, what does that say about where that person's heart is.
The depth of a person can usually be revealed by what they say, and how they say it. More volume does not mean more depth.
Blessings,
Ed
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