More often than not, if we are honest, most of our time is spent in the direction of self rather than the direction of others. And, if we are really honest, most of our days are spent pampering ourselves rather than serving others. Something is seriously out of whack.
The Heart is the Problem
The heart is mentioned over 900 times in the Bible and 77 times alone in the book of Proverbs. Often when the Bible talks about your heart, it refers to the core of who you are. It’s your thoughts, motives, emotions, personality, and the spiritual part of your makeup. Your heart is basically who you are.
One of the more well-known verses on the heart is Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” It’s as if all of your life is bursting forth from your heart. If one were to explain what you do, it would all come back to the heart. It’s in the heart where you can see your bent toward triviality.
Why are you lacking contentment when you have so much? The heart. Why do you meditate or fantasize about winning the lottery? The heart.
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