Good Heart

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. …

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.