17 January 2024
There are many people who believe that the heart of mankind is inherently good. However, the truth is, on its own, the human heart is desperately wicked and unparalleled in its capacity for deception. One of its strongest deceptions is to convince people they are naturally good instead of wicked. The Bible clearly tells us the truth about the wicked state we are born into. That selfish wickedness is painfully obvious when we see toddlers without correction. The good news is that when we are born again, we get a new heart. God supernaturally replaces our heart of stone. Not only do we get a new heart, but we get a new spirit too. In fact, we become an entirely new creation. Now we have a supernatural capacity to do good even when everyone directs their wickedness in our direction. We can return blessings for curses, love those who hate us, and pray for those who persecute us. In Christ your nature has been transformed from the wicked nature you were born with into a new loving righteous nature. Learn how to walk in that love and righteousness. The more you grow in this area, the bigger the impact you will have on the world around you.
The heart is deceitful above all things,
And desperately wicked;
Who can know it? — Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV)
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