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The Psalms 31

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Introduction:

         1. According to Luke 24:44, the Psalms are part of the Old Testament Scriptures.
         2. Consequently, the Psalms "were written for our learning" (Romans 15:4).
         3. By studying the Psalms we will gain knowledge on a wide variety of subjects, including "the heart" [the
             inner part of man that is the center of our thoughts, feelings, and affections].
         4. In our lesson we are examining a number of passages from the Psalms and other books of the Bible
             that provide much needed information concerning our hearts.

Discussion:


I.           PASSAGES  FROM  THE  PSALMS


         A. To be in good standing with God, we must have pure hearts (24:3-4).
         B. God knows our hearts (44:21).
         C. We must allow God to search our hearts (26:2; 139:23-24).
         D. God can cleanse our hearts (Psalm 51:10).

II.          PASSAGES  FROM  PROVERBS


         A. The heart is to be "kept" [guarded, protected] diligently (4:23).
         B. The condition of the heart affects our physical and spiritual wellbeing.
             1. "A sound heart" [a clear conscience] is healthy, but a heart suffering from a disease such as envy is
                 unhealthy (14:30).
             2. "A merry heart" has a positive effect upon the disposition (15:13, 15; 17:22).
         C. The way we think in our hearts will determine what we are (16:9; 23:7).

III.         PASSAGES  FROM  MATTHEW


         A. Having a pure heart is a requirement for seeing God (5:8).
         B. A person's treasure will be where his heart is (6:21).
         C. A person's words come forth from his heart (12:34-37).
         D. All sins originate in the heart (15:18-20).

IV.         PASSAGES  FROM  THE  EPISTLES


         A. We must allow Christ to dwell in our hearts (Ephesians 3:17a).
         B. We must allow the peace of God to keep our hearts (Philippians 4:7-8).
         C. We must allow God's peace to rule in our hearts (Colossians 3:15).
         D. We must not allow our hearts to become hardened (Hebrews 3:12-13).
         E. We must have the right kind of wisdom in our hearts (James 3:14-18).
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