Playlist: Heart, Symbol of (topic)
Keep Your Heart With All Diligence!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn Proverbs, the heart is often depicted as the core of one's inner life and the source of orientation toward God, from which all thinking, feeling, and choosing emanate. It is vital to take words of wisdom into the heart, for its presence there is crucial, as out of the heart flow all the thoughts, words, and choices of life. …
What's So Bad About Valentines Day?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe heart symbol, often seen in connection with Valentine's Day, carries a historical association with Baal or Nimrod. This connection arises from the Babylonian word for heart, which is similar to Baal, thus linking the symbol to this ancient deity. This association underscores the pagan roots embedded in the imagery and …
Is Valentine's Day Really About Love?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe symbol of the heart in the context of Valentine's Day carries a deep connection to pagan origins and sensual imagery, starkly contrasting with the worship of God in spirit and truth. In Roman mythology, Cupid, often depicted as a naked, winged figure armed with a bow and arrow, is portrayed shooting arrows into the hearts of …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In Matthew 6, within the context of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses the term "heart" metaphorically to describe what drives us as unique individuals. It does not refer to the physical organ that pumps blood but to the core of our decision-making processes. The heart encompasses the dynamic forces shaped by our life …
Ears to Hear
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAs we hear instructions, we must apply those principles to our lives immediately. We are responsible for what we hear, and consequently, we must take heed.