Your ShelfYour Projects

Preparation of the Heart

50%

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 22, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 16.

Read the full edition

Preparation of the Heart.

“THE preparation of the heart is from the Lord;” but a proud, selfish heart has not been prepared by him. A deceitful, covetous, idolatrous heart has had no divine moulding. Such a heart cannot work or worship and please God. The work and worship with which God is pleased come from faith and love, and are directed by the Holy Spirit. With such God is well pleased. A self-loving heart cannot worship God, nor can it work righteousness. It cannot do all things to his glory, nor make his service a delight. If the fountain be not pure, the inhabitants will not rejoice in the stream.—Sel.