Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 12:3

"Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops." — Luke 12:3 (ASV)

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

It would be well if we all lived in such a way that we would not be ashamed to have everything we did placarded on the very sky.

I have heard of one who said that he would like to have a window in his heart, so that everybody might see what was going on. I think that, if I had such a window in my heart, I would like to have shutters for it; and I question whether any man really could wish to have his heart open to the gaze of all mankind.

But, at least, let our lives be such that we would not be ashamed for the universal eye to be fixed upon them. If you are ashamed to have any one of your actions known, be ashamed to do it. If you would be ashamed to hear again what you were about to say, do not say it.

Check your tongue; be cautious and careful. Always live as one who realizes God's omniscience. While one of the ancient orators was speaking on one occasion, all his hearers went away except for Plato; but he continued to speak as eloquently as ever, for he said that Plato was a sufficient audience for any man. So, if there is no one but the eye of God looking upon you, be just as careful as if you were in the street, surrounded by your fellow creatures; indeed, be more careful, because you are in the presence of your Creator.