In biblical terms, the concept of being "disposed" often relates to one's inclination, attitude, or readiness to act in a certain way, particularly in response to God's will or commands. The term can be understood in various contexts, including the disposition of the heart, the mind, and one's actions.

Disposition of the Heart

The heart's disposition is a central theme in Scripture, as it reflects one's inner spiritual state and readiness to follow God. Proverbs 4:23 emphasizes the importance of guarding one's heart: "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse underscores the necessity of maintaining a heart that is disposed towards righteousness and godliness.

In the New Testament, Jesus highlights the significance of the heart's disposition in Matthew 15:18-19 : "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander." Here, the disposition of the heart is shown to be the source of both good and evil actions, indicating the need for a heart aligned with God's will.

Disposition of the Mind

The mind's disposition is also crucial in the biblical narrative. Romans 12:2 instructs believers: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation involves a mental disposition that seeks to understand and fulfill God's purposes.

Philippians 2:5 further encourages believers to adopt the mindset of Christ: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." The disposition of the mind, therefore, is to be one of humility, obedience, and service, mirroring the example set by Jesus.

Disposition in Actions

The Bible also addresses the disposition of one's actions, urging believers to act in ways that reflect their faith and commitment to God. James 1:22 advises, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." This call to action highlights the importance of a disposition that translates belief into practice.

In the Old Testament, the Israelites' disposition towards God's commands often determined their success or failure. Deuteronomy 30:16 states, "For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and multiply, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land you are entering to possess." Here, a disposition of obedience is linked to receiving God's blessings.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of being "disposed" encompasses the heart, mind, and actions, each playing a vital role in one's relationship with God. A proper disposition aligns with God's will, leading to a life that honors Him and reflects His character.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Dispose.

2. (p. a.) Inclined; minded.

3. (p. a.) Inclined to mirth; jolly.

1516. eirenikos -- peaceful
... peaceful. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eirenikos Phonetic Spelling:
(i-ray-nee-kos') Short Definition: peaceable, disposed to peace Definition ...
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1014. boulomai -- to will
... be disposed, determine, intend. Middle voice of a primary verb; to "will,"
ie (reflexively) be willing -- be disposed, minded, intend ...
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2309. thelo -- to will, wish
... 24), wished (7), wishes (16), wishing (4), would (1). desire, be disposed
toward, intend. Thel'-o or thel'-o or in certain tenses ...
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2138. eupeithes -- constantly attendant
... 2138 (from 2095 , "well" and 3982 , "persuade") -- properly, "well-persuaded," ,
ie willing (pre-disposed, favorable to); easy to come to terms with . ...
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5479. chara -- joy, delight
... Cognate: 5479 (another feminine noun from the root -, "extend , lean towards, be
favorably disposed") -- properly, the awareness (of God's), ; ("grace ...
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5463. chairo -- to rejoice, be glad
... 5463 (from the root , " disposed, " and cognate with 5485 , "grace") -- properly,
to delight in God's ("rejoice") -- literally, to experience (), be conscious ...
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5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... From phren; to exercise the mind, ie Entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by
implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain ...
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141. hairetikos -- causing division
... division. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hairetikos Phonetic Spelling:
(hahee-ret-ee-kos') Short Definition: factious Definition: disposed to form ...
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844. automatos -- acting of one's own will, of its own accord
... 844 (from 846 , "self" and , "to be ready, eager" which forms the English term, "") -
properly, "automatic, , ready to go"; disposed; needing no external ...
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4289. prothumos -- willing, ready
... Cognate: 4289 (from 4253 , "before" and 2372 , "passion") -- properly, pre-disposed
(positively inclined); enthusiastically willing; eager, "ready-to-go"; free ...
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2899b. tobah -- welfare, benefit, good things, good
... Word Origin from tob Definition welfare, benefit, good things, good NASB Word Usage
bounty (1), enjoy* (2), favorably disposed (1), good (34), good deeds (1 ...
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How the Kindly-Disposed and the Envious are to be Admonished.
... THE Book of Pastoral Rule, and Selected Epistles, OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF
ROME, Chapter X. How the kindly-disposed and the envious are to be admonished. ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter x how the kindly-disposed.htm

Psalm 119. I have Collected and Disposed the Most Useful Verses of ...
... Psalm 119. I have collected and disposed the most useful verses of this psalm under
eighteen different heads, and formed a divine song upon each of them. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 119 i have collected.htm

Its Cause is Eujdokia Good-Pleasure, by which He was Favourably ...
... THESIS 4 Its cause is eujdokia good-pleasure, by which He was favourably
disposed towards those? Its cause is eujdokia good-pleasure ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 3/thesis 4 its cause is.htm

How that the Matter of this Book is Never More Read or Spoken, nor ...
... THE FOUR AND SEVENTIETH CHAPTER How that the matter of this book is never more read
or spoken, nor heard read or spoken, of a soul disposed thereto without ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the four and 6.htm

Wherefore, that Thou May'st be Rightly Disposed Both for Thy Soul ...
... CHAPTER VI. Wherefore, that thou may'st be rightly disposed both for thy
soul and thy body? Wherefore, that thou may'st be rightly ...
/.../chapter vi wherefore that thou.htm

How Xerxes the Son of Darius was Well Disposed to the Jews; as ...
... The Great. CHAPTER 5. How Xerxes The Son Of Darius Was Well Disposed To
The Jews; As Also Concerning Esdras And Nehemiah. 1. Upon ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 5 how xerxes the.htm

And Christians have Nothing to Fear, Even if Demons Should not be ...
... Chapter XXVII. And Christians have nothing to fear, even if demons should
not be well-disposed to them? And Christians have nothing ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxvii and christians have.htm

The Absurd Cavil of the Ass's Head Disposed Of.
... Book I. Chapter XI. "The Absurd Cavil of the Ass's Head Disposed of. In this
matter we are (said to be) guilty not merely of forsaking ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xi name absurd cavil.htm

Treating of the Same Thing, Declaring How Many Ways of Devotion ...
... V. Treating of the same thing, declaring how many ways of Devotion there are, and
how the sensible Devotion is to be disposed; and that the Soul is not idle ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap v treating of the.htm

Of the Divine Providence in General.
... inspiration that the commonwealth is to religion as the body to the soul, and religion
to the commonwealth as the soul to the body, disposed with himself all ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iii of the divine.htm

Disposed (16 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Disposed (16 Occurrences). Acts 5:33 Infuriated at getting
this answer, they were disposed to kill the Apostles. (WEY). ...
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Evil-disposed (1 Occurrence)
Evil-disposed. Evil-affected, Evil-disposed. Evildoer . Multi-Version
Concordance Evil-disposed (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy ...
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Will (64996 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) The legal declaration of a person's mind as to the manner in which he would
have his property or estate disposed of after his death; the written ...
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Tempt (18 Occurrences)
... One may not escape entirely such buffetings of faith, but by any sound
nature they are easily disposed of. Not so easily disposed...
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Temptation (22 Occurrences)
... One may not escape entirely such buffetings of faith, but by any sound
nature they are easily disposed of. Not so easily disposed...
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Affect (3 Occurrences)
... "Affect" has a similar meaning in Ecclesiasticus 13:11. (3) In the passive, it occurs
in the sense of "to be disposed," in a neutral sense, with an adverb to ...
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Affection (30 Occurrences)
... "Affect" has a similar meaning in Ecclesiasticus 13:11. (3) In the passive, it occurs
in the sense of "to be disposed," in a neutral sense, with an adverb to ...
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Evildoer (9 Occurrences)

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Disposal (4 Occurrences)

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Divorce (18 Occurrences)
... be permitted under it. Thus the Old Testament is disposed of. Of course
what Jesus said will dominate the New. In fact, Jesus is ...
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