In Scripture, the heart is often seen as the seat of a person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions. According to Proverbs 27:19 and Proverbs 4:23, the heart reflects the true nature of an individual, and it is essential to guard it carefully. Jeremiah 17:9 notes the heart's tendency towards deceit and wickedness, while 1 Samuel 16:7 reminds us that God looks beyond outward appearances to the heart when evaluating a person. Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:21 that one's heart is where their treasure lies, emphasizing the importance of spiritual priorities.
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But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.