The Proper Posture of Your Heart

The “Proper Posture for a Fulfilled Life” Series

THE PROPER POSTURE OF YOUR HEART

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Today’s “Big Idea”

GOD DOESN’T NEED … HE WANTS !

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23)

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21)

A. WHAT IS THE PROPER POSTURE OF YOUR HEART?

1. A heart that God desires is a heart that shows .

“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:7-9)

1. A heart that God desires, is a heart that shows.

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)

“You show your gratitude through your generous offerings to your needy brothers and sisters, and really toward everyone.” (2 Corinthians 9:13-14 – MSG)

1. A heart that God desires, is a heart that shows .

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7)