The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.” - Jeremiah 17:9-10
The heart of man is corrupt and full of malice. Without the Lord our own decisions would lead to our ultimate destruction for He knows our hearts and the deceitfulness that lies within. If God can search our inner most being and know us intimately, then he knows the motivation behind every thought we will ever have. This is daunting to those who don’t have a personal relationship with their God, for it means nothing is unknown. We may all fool those around us, but with our personal integrity on the line isn’t it better to line up with what the Lord declares as right thinking rather than going it alone. No matter how we choose to live our lives, God is there and knows the inner most thoughts of every man. While our deceitful hearts are by themselves beyond cure, with the Lord working in us by His Spirit, we can shine like the brightest gold in this life. Until next time…walk with the King and be a blessing!
