Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. I. THE DUTY ENJOINED. We must keep the whole heart in — 1. A state of holy watchfulness. 2. A state of continued devotion. 3. A state of joy and confidence. 4. A state of lively activity. 5. A state of preparedness for death and uncertainty. II. THE MODE OF PERFORMING IT SPECIFIED. 1. Under all circumstances. 2. In all places. 3. At all times. 4. With all intensity of solicitude. III. THE MOTIVE DESIGNED. 1. Thoughts are formed there. 2. Purposes are planned there. 3. Words originate there. 4. Actions proceed from thence.Learn — 1. The means of spiritual safety: preservation of the heart. 2. The importance of this exercise. All depends upon it. 3. The necessity of cleaving to God with purpose of heart. 4. Urge sinners without delay to believe the gospel and give their hearts to the Lord. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.WEB: Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. |
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