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Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
[From the New International Version]
This verse emphasizes the importance of protecting our inner selves, particularly our emotions, thoughts, and desires. The heart represents the core of a person’s being, including their feelings, will, and intellect. By advising us to “guard your heart,” the verse highlights the need to be mindful of what we allow to influence us.
The second part of the verse, “for everything you do flows from it,” reinforces the idea that our actions and decisions directly reflect our inner state. If we keep our hearts pure and focused on positive, righteous things, our behavior will naturally align with these values. If we let negative influences take root in our hearts, they will eventually manifest in our actions.
