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GOD CONSIDERS THE HEART; THE BIBLE TELLS US SO!

by linzy bruno  
2/25/2023 / Bible Studies

 

God cannot be fooled. People can pretend all they want; they may fool some people, but God knows ALL:

^“ For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Also See: Psalm 44:21, Luke 16:15, 1Kings 8:39 & Proverbs 15:3

That being said, God cares about the condition of our hearts, as our hearts reflects our character; whether we are of Good or of evil:

“I, the Lord, search the heart,
I test the mind,
Even to give every man according to his ways,
According to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:10)

Also See: 1Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 21:2, Proverbs 27:19 & Psalm 34:18

He tests our hearts:

^“But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.” (1Thessalonians 2:4)

God never asks us to do anything that He first doesn’t give us the ability to do:

^“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26)

Also See: Ezekiel 11:19 & 2Corinthians 5:17

He tells us to guard our hearts:

^“Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)

A pure heart draws Him and pleases Him:

^“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)

“Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

And a pure heart is precious in His Sight:

^“Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” (1Peter 3:3-4)

Moreover, we can pray for a pure heart:

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14)

God Commands purity of heart;

 ^“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” (Matthew 22:37)

In which He provides:

^“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5)

Ezekiel 36:26 & 11:19 1Corinthians 5:17

And God WILL punish those wicked ones:

“I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.” (Revelation 2:23)

That’s because the heart reflects the condition of the spirit:

^“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

^“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.” (Matthew 15:19)

Also See: Jeremiah 17:9

“Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
Who seek Him with the whole heart!” (Psalm 119:2)

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“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

 

“As in water face reflects face,
So a man’s heart reveals the man.” (Proverbs 27:19)

 

 

 

NKJV

Linzy has been writing for many years; seriously since her 3 kids were still young and inspirational. She has taken 2 courses in Bible studies and completed "Four Soils" Bible study course in a 26-month period; earning her certification in Bible Counselling.

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