We have also put together lists of the books on Guarding The Heart that a believer must read along the way. “Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow all the sources of life,” says Proverbs 4:23. King Solomon’s wise words remind us that we must protect ourselves from within. Our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors flow from our hearts. That is why protecting our hearts is so important above all else.
The heart is an inspiring power that influences us and influences the way we think and act. It can lead to a path of destruction or a path of virtue. Sinful thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs can enter our hearts. We are trained on data up to October 2023.
To protect our hearts is to protect ourselves from both internal and external threats. We have to be conscious of what we are focused on, what we’re thinking about, and what we’re in love with. Anger, resentment, and negativity can creep into our hearts and cause us to act immorally. Paul, the apostle, writes in Ephesians 4:31, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” You guard your heart by setting your mind on good things (Colossians 3:2; Philippians 4:8) and asking God for wisdom and direction (Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5).
To guard our hearts is to take responsibility for our emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. Thus, we protect ourselves from the unwholesome influences that hinder our spiritual growth (Hebrews 12:1-3). When we guard our hearts, we become who God created us to be (Ephesians 2:10).
There are many reasons to protect our hearts. First of all, our hearts greatly affect our relationship with God, and the state of our hearts can attract us to or away from God. When we meditate on God’s Word (Psalm 1:2) and let it sink deep into our hearts (John 10:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Galatians 5:22-23) we will experience more peace, joy, and fulfillment. We are dramatically changed.
Below are lists of books on Guarding The Heart:
Hinds’ Feet on High Places – Hannah Hunnard
Seduction of the Heart (How to Guard Your Heart From Evil) – Tim LaHaye & Ed Hindson
