Heart devotion

 

The penetrating teaching of Jesus Christ the Lord:

“These people honour me with their lips

   But their heart is far away

  Their worship is a farce

       For they replace God’s commands with their own man made teaching.”    Bible – Mark 7:6

 

Wisdom says:  “Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.”    Proverbs 4:23

 

The Holy Spirit says:   “ That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith” or again  “ That Christ may be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in HIM.”  Ephesians 3

 

Way beyond religious beliefs and observances is this holy possibility – the Lord Jesus Christ abiding in our hearts. This is the part of our being where we decide (will),  we love (affection), our motives, the spring of worship (devotion) !

 

 

Please read the significant Bible verse John 14:20 – 26.  Knowing Christ is far more than national religion, church adherence, creeds and rituals. HE has promised to personally live with those who truely love HIM.

 

For the students – trace the recurring mention of the ‘heart’ in Deuteronomy and then the New Testament.