What practical steps help us live with God's laws "on their hearts"? The Foundation: A Heart Transformed “ ‘This is the covenant I will establish with the house of Israel after those days,’ declares the Lord. ‘I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.’ ” (Hebrews 8:10) The new covenant promises an internal work—God Himself writes His will on our hearts. Living from that reality is both a gift and a responsibility. Step 1: Embrace the New Birth • John 3:3 – Jesus says we must be “born again.” • Ezekiel 36:26-27 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.” Salvation is the doorway; without regeneration, God’s law remains external. Receive Christ, and the Author of the Law moves in. Step 2: Soak in Scripture Daily • Psalm 119:11 – “I have hidden Your word in my heart.” • 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture “is God-breathed.” Practical helps: – Read a portion morning and evening. – Memorize key verses; review while driving or walking. – Journal one truth to obey each day. Step 3: Depend on the Holy Spirit • John 14:26 – The Spirit “will teach you all things.” • Galatians 5:16 – “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Ask His guidance before decisions; pause and listen. He illuminates the inscribed law and empowers obedience. Step 4: Practice Immediate Obedience • James 1:22 – “Be doers of the word.” • Psalm 119:60 – “I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments.” Delayed obedience dulls the heart; prompt obedience sharpens spiritual sensitivity. Step 5: Keep Short Accounts with God • 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.” Regular confession removes the grime that can obscure God’s handwriting on the heart. Step 6: Surround Yourself with Covenant People • Hebrews 10:24-25 – “Let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Choose friendships that echo God’s law, join a Bible-honoring church, and share insights you’re learning. Step 7: Celebrate Christ in Worship • Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you… singing with gratitude.” Corporate and private worship re-centers affections, keeping the heart soft and responsive. Walking It Out Today 1. Begin your morning by reciting Hebrews 8:10 aloud. 2. Read one chapter of the Gospels; note a command of Jesus. 3. Ask the Spirit for power to obey that command before the day ends. 4. Share with a believer tonight how God enabled you. These simple rhythms let the law written on your heart direct every thought, word, and step. |
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