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The Heart

December 12th, 2008

Proverbs 27:19
~ As water reflects the face, so a man's heart reflects the man.

  • The heart is the governing center of the whole man (Emotional, intellectual & physical)

1 Samuel 16:7
~ God, when evaluating a man, looks at the heart.

  • The heart is so important because it guides our thoughts and actions.

WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS OF THE HEART ?:

Jeremiah 17:9
~ DECEITFULNESS

  • Since our hearts lie to us we need other people in our lives to keep us objective.

Mark 7:20-23
~ SINFULNESS

  • The heart is the source of evil desires and sin.

Hebrews 3:12-13
~ HARDENING

  • The heart can harden, lose spiritual sensitivity, become unbelieving and turn away from the living God.

Romans 2:5-8
~ UNREPENTANT

  • Our hearts can become very stubborn and unwilling to change. Instead of experiencing Godly sorrow for sin we can become self seeking and self indulgent.

WHAT, THEN, IS THE REMEDY ?:

Jeremiah 29:13
~ SEEK God with ALL your heart.

  • As we get closer to God through prayer and bible study so more and more righteous desires are formed in our hearts.

Psalms 51:17
~ Cultivate a PENITENT and CONTRITE heart.

  • If you are sensitive to the horrible effects that sin has on not only our neighbours but also your relationship with God, you will have a brokeness and hatred for all evil thoughts and practices.

Psalms 119:9-11
~ HIDE God's Word IN your heart.

  • Through memorizing God's Word you can fight off temptation by recalling specific scriptures that relate to your present situation.

Proverbs 3:5-6
~ TRUST in the Lord with all your heart.

  • God made us and therefore understands how we work. We must understand that the commands of scripture are not there to harm us but ultimately to benefit us.

2 Chronicles 16:9
~ Be FULLY COMMITTED to God. God actually searches for people whose hearts are fully committed to Him and He provides them with extra strength so that they can serve Him.

CONCLUSION:

Proverbs 4:20-27 ~ Above all else - GUARD YOUR HEART !

  • The state of ones heart is critical. If our hearts are not in good condition we will make some decisions that we are certain to regret later.
  • Have someone close to you who objectively can help you maintain a soft, sensitive and spiritually focused heart.
  • Remember our hearts are the wellspring of our lives.