1. The statement found in this verse was addressed to servants (vs.22-25). 2. Whatever servants did for their masters, they were to put their hearts into their actions. 3. In our lesson we are applying this principle to 10 activities that involve our hearts. Discussion: I. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN LOVING GOD (Matthew 22:37-38) II. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN BELIEVING THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:36-38) III. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR SPEECH (Matthew 12:34-35) IV. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN FORGIVENESS (Matthew 18:35) V. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN BEARING FRUIT (Luke 8:15) VI. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR CLEAVING TO THE LORD (Acts 11:23) VII. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OBEDIENCE (Romans 6:17-18) VIII. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR GIVING (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) IX. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR SINGING (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16) X. THE HEART IS TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER (1 Peter 1:22) Conclusion:
1. We have examined 10 activities that involve the heart. 2. As we carry out these activities, let us remember the principle revealed in Colossians 3:23 -- "whatever you do, do it heartily." 3. Let us also remember that the Lord searches our hearts and will judge us accordingly (Jeremiah 17:10).
