Every time you have with your mouth said well of…
“Every time you have with your mouth said well of godliness, and yet gone on in wickedness; or every time you have condemned sin in others, and yet have not refrained it yourselves; I say, every such word and conclusion that hath passed out of thy mouth, sinner, it shall be as a witness against thee in the day of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hypocrisy is condemned: speaking righteousness while acting wickedly invites divine judgment.
In simple terms: Wrong words and deeds expose you to judgment.
Key Takeaway
Align speech with actions.
Themes
hypocrisy
morality
accountability
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- public discourse
- religious teaching
Key Concepts
ethical consistency
spiritual integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do your words match your actions?
- How can you correct hidden hypocrisy?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can blind one to personal faults.