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What does the Bible mean by an Evil Heart?
Posted : 24 Jan, 2018 04:24 AM
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.
~ Matthew 15:19
The Greek word for Evil is πονηρός (poneros) and the definition is
"restlessness, full of labours, annoyances, hardships, pressed and harassed by labour's, bringing toils, annoyances, perils; of a time full of peril to faith and steadfastness; causing pain and trouble"
Hence, an evil heart is actually a restless heart. Out of a restless heart all kinds of evil deeds, fornications, thievery, slander comes out. Tell me in history, name a dictator who had a calm heart? And I will name you a king who ruled for 1000 years.
Are you restless in your preaching or ministry?
Are you restless with your studies, job, business, health or family?
I submit to you, We have been all guilty of having an Evil Heart. What hope do we have then?
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
~ John 14:27
Let not your heart be troubled, look to Christ's finished works on the cross and you will have a peace the world will never know.
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