Biblical scriptures of the Heart
Psalm 26:2
“Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my mind and my heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Psalm 33:15
“He who fashions the hearts of them all,
He who understands all their works.”
1 Corinthians 4:5
“Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God.”
Acts 8:21
“You have no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.”
Ephesians 3:17
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love. . .”
Luke 5:22
“But Jesus, aware of their reasonings, answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?”
Matthew 9:4
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?”