17/01/2026
For out of it flows the issues of life.
YOUR HEART.
Proverbs 23:19-35
[19]Hear, my son, and be wise; And guide your heart in the way.
[20]Do not mix with winebibbers, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;
[21]For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
[22]Listen to your father who begot you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
[23]Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.
[24]The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
[25]Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her who bore you rejoice.
[26]My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways.
[27]For a harlot is a deep pit, And a seductress is a narrow well.
[28]She also lies in wait as for a victim, And increases the unfaithful among men.
[29]Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes?
[30]Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in search of mixed wine.
[31]Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly;
[32]At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper.
[33]Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart will utter perverse things.
[34]Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying:
[35]“They have struck me, but I was not hurt; They have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink? ”
Therefore, beware for,
Hosea 4:11
[11]“Harlotry, wine, and new wine enslave the heart.
And for you not to be enslaved by them,
Proverbs 4:23
[23]Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
Hence, diligently protect your inner self—your thoughts, emotions, and intentions—because this "heart" is the source from which all your life's actions, words, and direction flow, making it crucial to fill it with God's truth and guard it from negative influences like bitterness, deceit, or worldly desires. It's a call to constant vigilance over your spiritual and mental well-being, ensuring your inner core aligns with righteousness, as this determines the quality of your entire life.
"Guard your heart": This means to be watchful and protective of your innermost being, your will, spirit, and mind, not just the physical organ.
"With all diligence": Implies a continuous, careful, and vigilant effort to monitor and filter what enters your heart and mind.
"For out of it are the issues of life": Your heart is the wellspring; what you allow in (Scripture, prayer, godly influences) shapes your life's path, while negativity leads to destructive behavior.
May every broken, hurting or diseased heart receive divine healing now in Jesus Christ mighty name Amen.
Blessings to you.