Guard Your Heart: The Wellspring of a Godly Life
Guard Your Heart: The Wellspring of a Godly Life "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." —Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Introduction Few verses in Scripture are as practical and far-reaching as Proverbs 4:23. In just a handful of words, Solomon identifies the source from which every aspect of our lives flows. The heart, according to God's Word, is the control center of human existence. It shapes our thinking, influences our decisions, directs our emotions, governs our words, and ultimately determines the direction of our lives. Modern culture often encourages people to "follow your heart." The assumption is that our feelings are trustworthy guides and that fulfillment comes from expressing whatever lies within us. Scripture presents a very different perspective. Rather than encouraging us to follow our hearts, the Bible repeatedly warns us that the human heart, left to itself, is vulnerable to deception and corruption. Jere...