Guard Your Heart

Throughout Scripture, God emphasizes the importance of his people protecting their hearts. The book of Proverbs is written by King Solomon, a man who is known for his wisdom yet also has seasons of deep turmoil. Solomon knows that leaving a heart unguarded leads a person far from God. It is probable that he writes about guarding the heart because he needs this message himself. The meaning of “heart” in this verse is the deepest place of a person—their emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Since the heart is the central wellspring of a person’s life, guarding it diligently is key to walking in the fullness God intends...