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Scripture Reading. Psalm 51:10. Welcome!. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24. Ever Asked, “What Went Wrong ?”. John Couey Convicted: Kidnap/Rape/Murder Of 9-yr old Jessica Lundsford 2005. Charles Manson Convicted:
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Scripture Reading Psalm 51:10
Welcome! This is the day that the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Ever Asked, “What Went Wrong?”
John Couey Convicted: Kidnap/Rape/Murder Of 9-yr old Jessica Lundsford 2005 Charles Manson Convicted: Multiple Murders 1969 Pro 6:16-19 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
The Love of a Child Mark 10:15"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it atall."
“Heart” in Context • Many Uses of “Heart” • Anatomically • Figuratively • Central/Deep Idea • Personality/Mind • Focus today • Our Mind – the Seat of Affections
Godly Emphasis on the Heart • Acts • 15:8 "And God, who knows the heart, …(Kardiognostes) • In the Days of Noah • Gen 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. • Proverbs • 11:20 The perverse in heartare an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. • Psalms • 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. • Ezekiel • 36:26 "Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. The Heart Can Be Made Well – with the Lord
First Things First • “An ounce of Prevention… • …is worth a pound of Cure” Fire Prevention advise from Ben Franklin • Guard Your Heart • Proverbs 4:23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Seeks God (Psa 84:2) Joy (1 Sam 2:1) Uprightness (Psa 101:2) Cleanliness (Psa 51:10) Purity (2 Tim 2:22) Sincerity (Lk 8:15) Repentance (Deut 30:2) Tenderness (2Ki 22:19) Wisdom (Prov 10:8 ) Lowliness (Mat 11:29) Renders to God: Obedience (Rom 6:17) Faith (Rom 10:10) Trust (Prov 3:5) Love (Mat 22:37) Fidelity (Neh 9:7) Zeal (2Cor 7:11) Attributes of the Christian Heart
The Heart Renewed • Contrition (remorse for a sin or shortcoming) • Isa 57:15 For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite. • Desire for Cleanliness • Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. • Desire for Purity • Jas 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Instances of Heart Renewal • Saul of Tarsus • Conversion while traveling to Damascus (Acts 9) • King David • After committing Adultery & Murder (2 Sam 11 & 12)
How About Your Heart? • Do you have a Christian Heart? • Have you obeyed the Gospel call? • Heard God’s plan? • Believe? • Repent? • Confess Christ as Savior? • Baptized for Remission of Sins? • Are you an erring Christian Your Heart Can Be Made Well – with the Lord
Matt 22:37 And He said to him, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.”