Having Heart Trouble? – A Study of the Concept of the Heart in the Bible

• Jeremiah 17:9-10

The Heart as the Center of the Intellect

• Genesis 6:5
• Luke 9:47

The Center of the Will

• Exodus 7:13
• Matthew 19:8

The Heart as the Center of the Emotions

• Genesis 6:6
• 2 Corinthians 2:4

Biblical definition of the heart
The heart is the heart of human personality – the center of our souls, it is the thoughts, emotions and will all wrapped up in one entity

Preventative measure to stop spiritual heart disease

1. 1. Watch your diet
      – Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence,  For from it flow the springs of life.- Philippians 4:8
   2. Avoid stress
      – Matthew 7:31 Do not be anxious about anything…- Maintain a clear conscience
      – 2 Corinthians 1:12
      – 1 Timothy 1:5
      – 1 Timothy 1:18-19
      – 1 Timothy 4:1-2
      – 1 John 1:9
   3. Develop an exercise routine
      – 1 Timothy 4:7-8
      – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
   4. You may need a heart transplant
      – Ezekiel
      – Psalm 51:1-10

Takeaways

• We need to watch our spiritual diet – what we intake into our hearts and mind
• We need to avoid stress – dealing with anxiety about money with prayer and trust, dealing with unconfessed sin that is wearing on our consciences
• Get spiritual exercise – discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.  Develop a regular time of prayer and Bible study, get involved in serving at church, and start a ministry to some group in need