Heart (3/3)

The precepts of the LORD are right, causing the heart to rejoice… Psalm 19:9

The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:9	The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. law joy light
And ‘to love him with all your heart, and with all your understanding, and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself,’ is worth more than any burnt offerings and sacrifices. Mark 12:33	And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law. mind strength love

Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with your whole heart, considering the great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24	But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. awe serving miracles
He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” idols purification
Turn away from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22	Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. desires temptation evil
Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. Ecclesiastes 8:11	When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong. sin punishment evil
To do your will, O God, is my delight; your law is in my heart. Psalm 40:9	I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. obedience law