Matthew 12:37

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For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 13:3 : 3 The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
  • Jas 2:21-25 : 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says,“Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another way?

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    5Your sin inspires your mouth; you choose the language of the crafty.

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