These are the words of Proverbs 27:19, "As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart." There are a number of passages in the Scriptures that are similar to this. In Matthew 15, Jesus tells us that out of the heart of man there emerges many different evil things. James tells us that you will know if someone has a true possession of faith by the works that they do.
Throughout the course of our lives, we will have the chance to do many different things. When we look back on our lives, we can soon see what was the priority in our lives. What fruit did our life produce? Was it the fruit of the Spirit? Did we love God and our neighbor? Where we kind? Did we do unto others as we would have done to us? As we live, our lives will be a reflection of what is truly in our hearts.
Jesus told us that those who follow Him should live lives that don't concentrate on laying up treasures on earth. Instead, He tells us to lay up treasures in Heaven where moth and rust do not corrupt and where thieves do not break in and steal.
This Proverb, and the words of Jesus, should encourage us to make sure that our lives are a reflection of Jesus to others. When people see us, let them see that Jesus is in our heart.
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