Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:18-23

Part 1 Part 2

The Hidden Person of the Heart

(Part 2)

Intro.

1. Review Part 1.

2. “Do you not know yourselves?” 2 Cor. 13:5 (God does.)

I. THE HEART AFTER CONVERSION (CHRISTIAN’S HEART).

A. Christ Dwells in it by Faith, Eph. 3:17 (Rev. 3:20).

B. Purposeful, Acts 11:23; 2 Cor. 9:7.

C. Godly Attributes of Heart:

1. Pure, Matt. 5:8 (1 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 2:22; James 4:8; 1 Pet. 1:22).

2. Forgiving, Matt. 18:35 (Col. 3:13).

3. Tender, Eph. 4:32.

4. Gracious, ruled by God’s peace, Heb. 13:9; Col. 3:15.

5. Meek and quiet, 1 Pet. 3:4.

6. True, Heb. 10:22 (genuine, sincere, Eph. 6:5-7).

7. Melodious, joy-filled, Eph. 5:19.

D. Encouraged, Col. 2:2. (Knit together in love, full assurance…)

E. Established in Love's Blameless Holiness, 1 Thess. 3:12-13.

F. Open, 2 Cor. 6:11-12; 7:2-3 (8:16).

1. Accepting, responsive, and caring.

2. cf. Paul’s heart of anguish, 2 Cor. 2:4.

II. CHRISTIANS WARNED AGAINST WRONG HEARTS.

A. Discouraged, Luke 18:1; Gal. 6:9; 2 Cor. 4:16; Eph. 3:13 (Luke 21:25-26, fear and expectations). Consider Jesus, Heb. 12:3.

B. Closed, 1 John 3:16-18 (indifferent, fails to love).

C. Doubtful (troubled), Luke 24:38. Be assured, 1 John 3:19-21.

D. Bitter and Self-Seeking, James 3:14.

E. Deceived, James 1:26 (27).

F. Evil and Unbelieving, Heb. 3:12-13.

G. Sin-ladened, Luke 21:34-36 (Heb. 12:1).

Conclusion

1. Jesus searches, knows, and recompenses hearts, Rev. 2:23.

2. Sanctify Christ in our hearts as Lord, 1 Pet. 3:15.

By: Joe R. Price

Posted May 12, 2021