Looking at our hearts

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of what comes from our hearts rather than outward appearances, emphasizing spiritual growth and the teachings of Jesus and the Apostle Paul.

Today I am extending yesterday's reflection of us exuding the pleasant aroma of Christ. What is of utmost importance is what is emitted from our hearts and that of others. We might initially be attracted to outward appearances but let us follow God's example, in both our attitude and behaviour. In 1 Samuel 16:7 we read, "But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart". Apostle Paul was apparently of no great appearance (see 2 Corinthians 10:10). We have absolutely no physical descriptions of Jesus in any of the Gospels - all that was relevant was what He said and did . 700-800 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Isaiah the prophet prophesied His coming and said that "He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him ..." (See Isaiah 53:2b). As Jesus came to save us and to be an example for us, then let's concentrate on developing the fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness and Self-Control.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Hawkins

Topics covered

• heart
• spiritual growth
• fruit of the Holy Spirit
• appearance vs. essence
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• heart
• spirituality
• Christianity
• fruit of the Spirit
• appearance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Corinthians 10:10, Isaiah 53:2b

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