I would like to share a few of my thoughts based on
the scriptures concerning the heart of mankind.
1. We are commanded by God to love Him with all of our heart (Matthew 22:37). The Bible has a lot to say about our hearts,
as well as the intent and motive of it. We need to first Love God, with all of
our hearts, emotions, and actions from a pure motive. (1 Chronicles 16:10, & Mark 12:30). This is the First Commandment given.
2. Some people who consider themselves religious, and often those who are
not. They practice deeds to be seen by others, but their hearts are not in what
they do or say. They desire to be acknowledged and praised for their works by
people, the media, etc. (Mark 7:6-9, &
Mathew 6:16-18). But God wants us
to be moved by compassion, and love in the deeds we do. He knows when it is genuine (Luke 16:15) and will reward those heartfelt
deeds. We see this in many cases when giving to the poor, charities, or are
running for government offices, volunteering, etc. (Matthew
6: 1-4).
3. Some people rely on outward appearances to determine their
spirituality. They believe that the way
they are perceived by themselves and others makes them above everyone
else. Their hearts are far from what God
has taught in His Word (Bible). We see very harsh and strong words about this
behavior by our Lord and Savior Jesus in the whole chapter of Mathew chapter
23. (Mathew
23: 25-28).
4. It is unfortunate, but true, that the hearts of some are full of evil,
murders, envy, hatred, bitterness, jealously, envy, unforgivness etc. This often leads to crime, health problems,
divisions, drug abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, divorces, depression, eating
disorders, rottenness of the bones, etc.
The scriptures tell us that if we keep our heart towards God, pure and
with good motives, the benefits can result in good health to our body, Peace,
and undisturbed, calm minds, peace with God, and others, etc (Proverbs 14:30 & Proverbs 15:30).
5. There is hope to turn around a cold, wicked, evil, or hypocritical
heart today
The first step is to REPENT.
Tell God that you acknowledge the wrong in your heart, and that you wish
to change it. (1 John 1: 8-9). Second
realize that God is Love and He can give you the heart of Love that comes from
Him (John 8:12, John 3:16-17). Third,
begin daily to think on positive things, forgive others, share God’s goodness,
be thankful, stay humble, with gratitude always. God Bless….
