The biblical concept of "Motives of the Heart" refers to the intentions and desires that drive human actions, and is a crucial aspect of the Christian faith. According to the Bible, God is concerned not only with outward behavior, but also with the inner motivations that underlie it, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:7, where God says, "The Lord does not look at the things people look at, for people look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." The Bible teaches that pure motives are essential for true worship and service, as emphasized in Matthew 6:1, where Jesus warns against practicing righteousness to be seen by others, and in Psalms 51:10, where David asks God to create in him a clean heart with pure motivations. By examining and surrendering their motives to God, Christians can cultivate a heart that is genuinely devoted to Him, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where trust in the Lord with all one's heart is exhorted.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of the motive behind our obedience to God, arguing that if our intentions are not pure, our actions will be tainted. He points out that many Christians obey out of fear of punishment rather than a genuine desire to please God, contrasting this with Jesus' ex
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