Intentions of the Heart

Proverbs 20:5 The intentions of a person's heart are deep waters, but a discerning person reveals them.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and Spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Vanity and Vexation of Spirit.

The vanity of the world cannot make us happy; the vileness of sin and its certain tendency will make us miserable. No created good can satisfy the soul. That happiness is to be found in God alone, and this doctrine must, under the blessed Spirit's teaching, lead the heart to Christ Jesus.

How do I present God's truth to hearts that need it or pour comfort into closely shut spirits?

Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

Psalm 13:2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, sorrow in my heart daily? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

Wisdom not only knows how to get and have wisdom but also how to use it. The wise man - the man of understanding - knows how to draw wisdom out for practical and ready use.

Hebrews 4:12  For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow, as it judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart. No creature can hide from Him, but everyone is exposed and helpless before the eyes of the one to whom we give a word of explanation.

The Holy Scriptures are the Word of God. They transform a proud soul into one that is humble, and a depraved spirit into one that is meek and obedient. Sinful habits, which may feel natural and deeply rooted in the soul, are sliced away by this divine sword. The Scriptures reveal to people their thoughts and intentions, exposing the flaws within them, the negative principles that drive their actions, and the sinful motivations behind their deeds. They show sinners everything that lies within their hearts.

Come boldly to the throne of grace. Mercy and grace are the things we want; mercy to pardon all our sins, and grace to purify our souls. He kindly invites us to the mercy-seat, where grace reigns. We have the boldness to enter into the holiest only by the blood of Jesus our Advocate.