Introduction

• Psalms 119:1-12

The heart

• Ancient civilizations believed the human heart was the repository of thoughts, consciousness, and the soul.
• There are two words in Hebrew that are translated heart:
  • Lev
  • Levav
• The Greek word translated as heart:
  • Kardia
• Heart is used around 1,000 times in the Bible.

The Bible uses a similar pattern of language when talking about the heart.

• The heart:
  • Thinks - Hebrews 4:12
  • Believes - Romans 10:8-10
  • Disbelieves - Hebrews 3:12
  • Purposes - Daniel 1:8
  • Obeys - Romans 6:17
  • Loves - Deuteronomy 6:5

Dr. Alkhouli:

“The good news is that what’s good for your mind is often good for your heart, and vice versa.”

• That includes:
  • Managing stress
  • Staying socially connected
  • Practicing mindfulness or prayer

Managing stress

• Proverbs 17:22
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Psalms 119:2
• Proverbs 3:1-2

Social interaction

• Colossians 3:7
• Hebrews 10:24-25

Prayer/mindfulness

• Philippians 4:4

Admonition and hope

• II Timothy 2:2
• Acts 8:21-22
• Matthew 15:8
• Deuteronomy 30:17-18
• Psalms 119:9-10
• Psalms 51:10
• I Peter 5:6-8