then my heart will be glad;
my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.
Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off. - Prov. 23:15-18 NIV
We don't often think of a wise heart. We hear of strong hearts, of brave hearts, but seldom hear mention of a wise heart. In the end, it is our heart that we are led by, often to our own detriment. It is our heart that causes us to follow after the flashy but insignificant. It is our hearts that lead us to covet what others have. It is our hearts that deceive us into thinking that if it feels good, it must not be bad.
How different our lives would be if our hearts were wise; if they longed for truth and righteousness rather than a comfortable life and self-preservation. If our hearts were wise, they would be zealous for God, rather than the things of the world. If our hearts were wise, there would be hope.
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