Having Heart Trouble? – A Study of the Concept of the Heart in the Bible
- Jeremiah 17:9-10
The Heart as the Center of the Intellect
- Genesis 6:5
- Luke 9:47
The Center of the Will
- Exodus 7:13
- Matthew 19:8
The Heart as the Center of the Emotions
- Genesis 6:6
- 2 Corinthians 2:4
Biblical definition of the heart
The heart is the heart of human personality – the center of our souls, it is the thoughts, emotions and will all wrapped up in one entity
Preventative measure to stop spiritual heart disease
-
- Watch your diet
– Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.- Philippians 4:8 - Avoid stress
– Matthew 7:31 Do not be anxious about anything…- Maintain a clear conscience
– 2 Corinthians 1:12
– 1 Timothy 1:5
– 1 Timothy 1:18-19
– 1 Timothy 4:1-2
– 1 John 1:9 - Develop an exercise routine
– 1 Timothy 4:7-8
– 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - You may need a heart transplant
– Ezekiel
– Psalm 51:1-10
- Watch your diet
Takeaways
- We need to watch our spiritual diet – what we intake into our hearts and mind
- We need to avoid stress – dealing with anxiety about money with prayer and trust, dealing with unconfessed sin that is wearing on our consciences
- Get spiritual exercise – discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. Develop a regular time of prayer and Bible study, get involved in serving at church, and start a ministry to some group in need
Click here to listen to the audio: https://www.bfcnewarkde.org/?post_type=sermon&p=7591
2022-10-02 13:44:02