God Knows Our True Heart!

Luke 16:16 -17

And He said to them. You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your heart. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

God use a word called “ Mammon a Greek word is a transliteration of a common Aramaic word means: money, wealth, and property. Question is: Is it impossible to serve this god called “mammon” and the true God at the same time? This word use as riches is considered an Idol, master , or god in the human heart that's a conflict with the true God.

Psalm 17:3

He have tested my heart; You have visited me in the night; You have tried me and found nothing; I have purpose the my month shall not transgress.

Would not God search this out? For He knows the secrets of our hearts. Psalm 44:21 GOD UNDERSTANDS EVERY HEART & THE INTENTS OF OUR THOUGHTS - Psa. 139:1-4.We Can't Fool God About What is in Our Heart - Psa. 64:5-6.

1. Psa. 17:3; 44:21; 139:1-4 - God tests our hearts, knows our secrets & understands our thoughts!
2. God tests our hearts & rewards/punishes accordingly - Jer. 17:9-10.
3. So, we must purify our hearts before Him! - Matt. 5:8; Jas. 4:8
4. Scientists think they have made a breakthrough in detecting liars: Brain activity changes when you lie (cf. Polygraph: Reads physiological responses such as perspiration rates, blood pressure & heartbeat). "Scientist: Lies come from brain, not heart"
5. Examine this news item to see that the Bible has revealed this knowledge all along! (cf. 1 Cor. 1:20-25)

Let take this a little deeper to examine the righteousness of your heart. This is where God know the true believer. The heart of a man or woman is where your belief is the spirit of Gods word.


Romans 10:10 talk about Righteousness.
What is righteousness? We automatically think of a person trying or establishing a list of rules like a child would never step out of line. Paul speaks of righteousness in Romans This is far more then commonsense understanding of the word. He relates back to the Old Testament concept of righteousness Which speak of a proper relationship with God and the people or God and His people.


The Old Testament, righteousness is fundamental an attribute of God. He alone is truly righteous. He is the One who remains faithful, to His promise, He covenant to Israel, and the Law. In turn, the Israelites as God people had the responsibility to exemplify Gods righteousness on earth.


Now Paul is going to show you how the Israelites and the Gentles failed out of righteousness in Gods eyes. Tragically the Israelites did not comply. They proved unfaithfulness to Gods covenant, although God proved Himself as faithfully. By sending prophets to His people, the Lord warned them again and again of their sinfulness. Finally God had to discipline them with famine, military defeat, and even exile in Babylon. God remains faithful, and restored His people to the land and to Himself when they repented and turned to Him.

On the other hand the Gentles did not pursue a right relationship with their Creator so they have been given over to all kinds of evil (see 1:18-31) On the other hand the Jews through external obedience to the law and their traditions were attempting to justify themselves before God. Understandingly they both filed. Jesus is the only One who can stand before the glory of God again he is the only One that is truly righteous, Remarkably, He offered us a way out of our slavery of sin. By placing our faith and trust in Him (Jesus) we can be declared righteous. We can have righteousness that has nothing to do with our own works but instead to rely on Jesus sinless life and sacrificial death for our sins. The Lord has given us and declared us righteous because of our identification by faith with the righteousness of His Son.

I've realized that God is a great "behind the scenes worker." It's during those most important and quiet moments, when something is happening... Your prayers are being answered---God is working!

 

I've looked back at my life and can see all of the scary things you have gone through. He has taken care of every single one them. Through His grace and will. No matter what your life entails---take comfort in our Lord Jesus. He is by your side, He sees all, He knows all, and the best of all and He knows your heart. Stay in the righteousness of God covenant and be blessed. Love you all in Christ.