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In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Kings 11:4, David Platt teaches us to guard against any way our hearts might be turned away from God.Explore more content from Radical.

Pain can teach us to protect ourselves—but when does a healthy boundary become an emotional wall?In this Thursday Reflection of Still Waters, we explore what Proverbs 4:23 really means when it tells us to “guard your heart,” the difference between biblical boundaries and walls built by pain, and how past hurt can quietly affect our ability to trust, hope, love, and be vulnerable again.God calls us to walk in wisdom, but He never asks us to harden our hearts.And if you've prayed, surrendered, and still find yourself hurting, remember: the persistence of pain is not proof of the absence of God.You can protect your peace without allowing pain to determine who you become.God Bless You

Proverbs 27:19 says, As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart. God advises us to be careful what we desire, cautions us to think and speak with honest hearts. Jesus told us, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Mt 6:21). As you listen today, consider what do you treasure?Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Nancy Holland, and Adam Maddock

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Proverbs 4:20-27 Sermon Audio Guard Your Heart Marty Padmos

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Proverbs 23 reminds us that wisdom is not merely about outward behavior. Wisdom begins in the heart and shapes our desires, choices, priorities, and direction. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains the importance of practicing self-control, guarding the heart from envy, pursuing truth, receiving discipline, and recognizing the destructive consequences of temptation and sinful indulgence. Sin may appear attractive and promise satisfaction, but it ultimately produces pain and bondage. Jesus Christ perfectly resisted temptation and walked in complete obedience. Through Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are renewed, and we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk wisely. The key verse is Proverbs 23:17: "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day." Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Proverbs 23 reminds us that wisdom is not merely about outward behavior. Wisdom begins in the heart and shapes our desires, choices, priorities, and direction. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains the importance of practicing self-control, guarding the heart from envy, pursuing truth, receiving discipline, and recognizing the destructive consequences of temptation and sinful indulgence. Sin may appear attractive and promise satisfaction, but it ultimately produces pain and bondage. Jesus Christ perfectly resisted temptation and walked in complete obedience. Through Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are renewed, and we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk wisely. The key verse is Proverbs 23:17: "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day." Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Proverbs 23 reminds us that wisdom is not merely about outward behavior. Wisdom begins in the heart and shapes our desires, choices, priorities, and direction. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains the importance of practicing self-control, guarding the heart from envy, pursuing truth, receiving discipline, and recognizing the destructive consequences of temptation and sinful indulgence. Sin may appear attractive and promise satisfaction, but it ultimately produces pain and bondage. Jesus Christ perfectly resisted temptation and walked in complete obedience. Through Him, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are renewed, and we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to walk wisely. The key verse is Proverbs 23:17: "Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day." Learn more about Reading the Bible Daily with Dave: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Matthew Chapter 15 & 16 — Guard Your Heart Episode 413 In this episode of Relevance For Today, we continue through Matthew chapters 15 and 16 using the World English Bible. Jesus teaches about the condition of the heart, challenges religious traditions, and reveals more about who He truly is. We also hear Peter boldly declare that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Along with reading Scripture, I'll share short synopses and encouragement designed to strengthen your faith and help you grow closer to God. These chapters remind us that following Jesus starts with a transformed heart and a deep understanding of who He is. #RelevanceForToday #Matthew15 #Matthew16 #WorldEnglishBible #BibleReading #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #KingdomLiving

How to Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:20-27 by Redemption Church

Summary In this episode, we explore the importance of attention in our lives, how the attention economy manipulates us, and practical wisdom from Proverbs on guarding our hearts and focusing on what truly matters. Discover how to live wisely in a distracted world and the eternal implications of where we place our attention. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Proverbs and the Good Life 01:25 The Attention Economy and Its Manipulation 02:51 Addicted by Design: Casino Strategies and Digital Distraction 06:53 The Impact of Phone Use on Our Lives and Opportunities 08:49 Guarding Our Hearts and Attention in a Distracted World 11:33 The Anatomy of Wisdom: Paying Attention in Proverbs 12:58 Focus Your Eyes and Guard Your Heart 13:58 Ponder the Path and Avoid the Path of Folly 19:16 Warning Against the Path of the Forbidden Woman 21:09 Case Study: The Play of Folly and Temptation 26:04 The Dangers of Following the Heart and the Path to Destruction 27:31 Practical Steps to Guard Your Heart and Attention 30:23 Listening to God's Word and Pondering the Path 32:19 Christ, Our Wisdom and Hope in a Distracted World resources Covenant Eyes - https://www.covenanteyes.com/ The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn - https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Principle-Randy-Alcorn/dp/1601422784 Proverbs - The Good Life Series - https://www.bible.com/series/2384-the-good-life-series Christ Alone - The Ultimate Wisdom - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/christ-alone-the-ultimate-wisdom guest links Website - https://markoshman.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/markoshman

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“All have sinned and fallen short" - not of being better than the neighbors, well liked, or richer. God is at work fitting us for a greater glory by faith - a higher calling than policing our words and actions. Both condemnation and demanding our rights bring corruption into our nation and into our souls.

In Episode 2 of our Become New series, John Ortberg continues exploring Dallas Willard's The Renovation of the Heart by unpacking Proverbs 4:23: "Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Together, we examine why our responses to life often expose the deeper formation taking place within us and how Jesus invites us into lasting transformation from the inside out.If you've ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way, despite your best intentions, this conversation offers a hopeful framework for understanding spiritual formation and learning to let Christ shape your heart.Subscribe and follow along as we continue this 15-part journey through The Renovation of the Heart.

The Way of Wisdom | Guard Your Heart with Lead Pastor Josef Massanari, July 19, 2026 Visit us online https://www.cornerstonelv.com https://www.facebook.com/lvcornerstone  https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone_lv/

Guard Your Heart is Part 4 of our Proverbs series from Pastor Terrell Somerville at Freedom Church. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, this message explores why the condition of your heart determines the direction of your life. Learn how to guard your heart from deception, distractions, and offense while keeping Jesus at the center of everything you do. Through practical biblical teaching and powerful application, you'll be challenged to surrender every area of your heart to God and discover how a heart fully devoted to Christ leads to a life marked by wisdom, freedom, and lasting transformation.

Guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 says it determines the course of your life. In this teaching you'll learn how what you listen to and look at is quietly setting your direction, and the daily routine that keeps your faith full instead of running on empty.   Travis Peters walks through Proverbs 4:18-23 and breaks down the ear gates and eye gates that shape your heart over time. If you feel discouraged, pessimistic, or spiritually stuck and you can't figure out why, this teaching shows you exactly where it comes from and how to fix it.   You'll also learn why the morning matters more than the evening for your time with God, why nobody is actually born a night owl, and how to tell the difference between preaching that builds your faith and preaching that leaves you under guilt, shame, and condemnation.   This is Part 3 of the Stay Full of God series.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN   How to guard your heart according to Proverbs 4:23 Why the enemy targets your thought life first thing in the morning How to build a morning routine with God that doesn't take willpower What Proverbs 4:18 says about your path getting brighter every day Why "mountaintop seasons" and "valley seasons" aren't actually scriptural How to keep the Word of God in your sight so it stays in your heart Why the news app on your phone is doing more damage than you think How to tell if a sermon actually built your faith or just discouraged you     CHAPTERS   0:00 Successful people do it even when they don't feel like it 0:47 You are always full of God, but your faith can run low 1:27 The one question that finds the problem every time 2:34 Build a routine so you don't have to rely on feelings 3:14 What a habit actually is and how you acquire one 4:07 Why your mornings matter more than your evenings 5:06 How the enemy attacks your thought life at sunrise 6:07 Nobody is born a night owl. It's all trainable. 6:53 The problem with only getting in the Word at night 9:14 Proverbs 4:18 and the path that shines brighter 10:50 Why mountaintop and valley seasons aren't scriptural 11:36 Keep the Word in your sight. Sticky notes and note cards. 13:28 Proverbs 4:22. God's Word is life and health to your flesh. 13:56 Proverbs 4:23. Guard your heart. It determines your course. 14:26 Your ear gates and eye gates explained 16:00 What news notifications are doing to your faith 16:24 The people in your life who shoot down your dreams 18:52 Missionary friends vs. the "Christianity is declining" narrative 20:46 Not every sermon builds your faith. Here's how to tell. 25:03 Prayer and closing     SCRIPTURES COVERED   Proverbs 4:18 Proverbs 4:20-21 Proverbs 4:22 Proverbs 4:23 Romans 10:17 2 Corinthians 4:4 Colossians 3:2 Philippians 4:13     GET CONNECTED WITH US   FREE DAILY DEVOTIONALS Join 45,000+ people who start their morning in the Word. https://increaseministries.com/start-here    THE INCREASE ACADEMY Our discipleship community. 12-month path, daily calls, and a full classroom of faith-building teaching. Try it free. https://www.skool.com/increaseacademy/about    GIVE TO SUPPORT THIS WORK Help us keep putting this out for free. https://increaseministries.com/give    KINGDOM LAUNCHPAD For Kingdom entrepreneurs building and marketing their business God's way. https://www.skool.com/kingdom-launchpad-6884      #GuardYourHeart #Proverbs423 #StayFull

PROVERBS | Guard Your Heart | Stevy York

Evangelist Derek Baker preaches at the 2026 Enduring Light Preaching Camp, urging young men to embrace sexual purity and spiritual vigilance. Using Proverbs 6 and King David's fall as a warning, he calls listeners to bind God's instruction to their hearts and replace empty habits with Scripture and accountability. The sermon challenges believers to act now—be the church today—confess failures, seek help from mentors and peers, and rely on God's forgiveness and the Holy Spirit for restoration and faithful service.

Offense is a spiritual trap that can derail us from the path God has prepared for our lives. When we get offended, we allow external actions or words to penetrate our hearts, giving them power over our peace. Bitterness is the result of unresolved offense and can corrupt our relationships, our joy, and our ability to love others well. Our focus must remain on Christ, not on people, because only He is unfailing and trustworthy. The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome offense and bitterness, leading us into healing, restoration, and freedom. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org

We lock our deadbolts, turn on our security cameras, and set our home alarms. We assume our families are entirely safe because our physical front doors are closed. But what if the spiritual enemy of your soul doesn't care about your deadbolts? What if he is simply slipping a digital bribe into our hands—and our children's hands—whispering, "Just unlock the screen"? In this second message of our series, The Connected Life, we explore the powerful biblical metaphor of the gatekeeper. From the ancient rebuilding strategies of Nehemiah to the modern-day battlefields inside our pockets, we look at what it truly means to guard the entry points of our hearts and homes to protect the work of God there. If you are tired of the anxiety, isolation, and empty promises of the endless scroll, discover how to step out of digital desperation and let the True Gatekeeper lead your family into real, abundant life. Key Takeaways from This Message:

Proverbs 4:20-27 How Is Your Heart? (20-23) How Is Your Health? (4:24) Do You Have Decided Purpose? (4:25 Do you Have Deliberate Pursuits?(4:26-27)

On today's episode, Carol McLeod opens James chapter 1 and explores what it means to live a faith that is more than words. Through practical and challenging biblical wisdom, she encourages listeners to become quick to listen, slow to speak, and intentional about applying God's Word in everyday life. Join Carol for a timely reminder that spiritual growth happens when we move beyond hearing truth and begin living it. Order Today is a Verb at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/todayisaverb Order Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/order Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.comShe and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

Dear Christian singles: As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth—July 4, 2026—I find myself reflecting deeply on what it means to be an American. I'm celebrating not because our country is flawless, but because, despite our imperfections, the United States remains the greatest beacon of hope, opportunity, and freedom the world has ever known. Like any family, America has its flaws and struggles. We've wrestled with division, injustice, and mistakes throughout our history. Yet time and again, […] The post Why I'm Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with a Full Heart appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Broken Hearted: How to Mend a Broken Heart Christian Singles Dealing With A Broken Heart How to Guard Your Heart as a Christian Dating Single The Rise of Singles in America: Implications for Christian Dating Why Many College Singles Support Luigi Mangione & Protests Against Corporate America

What captures your heart directs your path. In this practical teaching, Pastor Shannon gives us steps that will guide us in how to guard our hearts.

What captures your heart directs your path. In this practical teaching, Pastor Shannon gives us steps that will guide us in how to guard our hearts.

Compromise rarely begins with rebellion; it often starts with unguarded affections and quiet confidence that says, “It'll be fine.” Guarding your heart and fleeing temptation are essential if you want to live fully devoted to Jesus in a world full of distractions.

Send us Fan MailPastor Johnny shares a word on guarding your heart with the truth of the Word, and not with walls and holding things against people. Enjoy!For more questions, more info or to share how this podcast has helped you email tx.destinychurch@gmail.com*Bonus testimony at the end of healing*Support the show

Tuesday June 23, 2026IV Week After PentecostIn today's episode, Proverbs 23 calls us to pursue wisdom with disciplined hearts and eternal perspective. Throughout the chapter, Solomon warns against being captivated by the temporary pleasures of wealth, indulgence, and envy. Instead, he encourages us to value wisdom, truth, and the fear of the Lord above everything else.Ultimately, Proverbs 23 teaches that true fulfillment is not found in what this world offers but in a life shaped by wisdom, self-control, and wholehearted devotion to God.

We are in the middle of spiritual combat. "Dressed For Battle" is our series at Fusion Christian Church about winning that combat by wearing the Armor of God. In week two, Elder Reuben teaches about the Breastplate of Righteousness.The winner has already been determined.In the context of spiritual warfare, the tide has already turned. God has already struck the decisive blow against the spiritual forces of darkness. Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the dead together mean he has already won. Jesus Christ won the victory, and we now continue fighting with the knowledge that we will win the final battle in Jesus' name. The battles we fight now are the last desperate attempts of the enemy.Don't fight alone.Spiritual warfare is a group effort. God's intent is for Christians to fight together. When we try to fight it alone, we have no one to defend our sides. When we fight together, we have brothers in arms who defend our flanks from the enemy. Spiritually, fighting together means bearing one another's burdens; it means mutual prayer; it means encouragement. Find other Christians who will protect your flank and remember to protect their flank as well!

Jesus doesn't condemn our sexual desires even when those desires are provoked by unexpected or unwelcome temptations. And, notice how Jesus doesn't blame women for causing lust, and he doesn't blame the culture or any external force. We become guilty, even of adultery, when we fan those flickers into flame. It's when we deliberately engage our will in the pursuit of lust. Martin Luther said it this way: "You can't prevent the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair." I think that's a great picture of lust. We think sin happens at the end of a process that looks something like this: we think desire turns into intent, and then that turns into action. Religious people are obsessed with the action. The Pharisees during Jesus' day were obsessed with the outward, visible sin. We think sin is in the action. If we can modify behavior, then we can defeat sin. But Jesus says no. There's something happening before the action ever takes place. Jesus says to DESIRE NO EVIL. Jesus says sin can start all the way back at the beginning when a desire that may be good and holy from God gets twisted and partnered with an unrighteous intent.

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I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 8th of June, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Proverbs 4:23: ”Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” Then we go to the Book of Isaiah 59:19: ”When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” We need to protect our hearts. We need to put guards as it were. What am I talking about? I'm talking about the little things in life, not the big things. We need to watch out for that cell phone, and I want to talk not only to young people, but to the older folk as well. Be careful what you are watching on that cell phone.We need to be very careful how we speak, be careful that we are not blaspheming. We start off swearing with small little words, and slowly but surely, they become worse and worse. Make a covenant with yourself that you are not going to swear anymore. The first thing that happened to me after I gave my life to Christ, I stopped swearing. I have never sworn or blasphemed since that day and that's a long time ago. It takes discipline to do that. Be careful with the company you are keeping. There are certain groups of people you are going out with that you know in your heart is going to lead to a dangerous place. Don't go there! Remember, your heart is the wellspring of your life, it's where the things come out of. Keep it clean. Be careful what you are looking at with your eyes. Put a guard over your eyes because slowly but surely it will lead you down the path. I get very concerned when I hear statistics about the amount of Christians that are watching pornography. That is a very bad and hellish thing, don't go there!Keep your language pure. Do not swear. Make sure that whatever you've got to say is sweet because one day you might have to eat it yourself, and that is not a joke at all. So let us be today those ambassadors of Jesus who will bring glory to His name alone.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day. Goodbye

Thursday June 4, 2026I Week After PentecostIn today's episode, Proverbs 4 emphasizes the importance of pursuing wisdom and guarding our hearts.The chapter paints a vivid contrast between two paths: the way of wisdom and the way of wickedness. The path of the righteous grows brighter like the morning sun, leading to greater clarity, peace, and life. The path of the wicked, however, is marked by darkness, confusion, and stumbling. Every day, we choose which road we will walk.As we continue our journey through Proverbs, chapter 4 reminds us that a wise life is built through intentional choices. When we pursue wisdom, stay focused on God's truth, and guard our hearts diligently, we walk the path that leads to life.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Pastor DJ speaks into the lives of graduating seniors as he urges them as the book of Proverbs does to, "guard their hearts". 

Anxiety is everywhere. Roughly 38 million American adults are taking medication to manage it—a number that has climbed sharply since 2019. But anxiety isn't just a modern problem, and it isn't merely a clinical one. In this message from Philippians 4:5–7, guest speaker David Forsyth makes the case that anxiety is a sin of little faith—common to all believers, not unique to a few—and that Scripture offers a clear, three-part prescription to address it.First, adjust your focus. "The Lord is near" is not a throwaway phrase but a statement of eschatological reality. Caesar is not Lord. Circumstances are not Lord. The risen Christ is Lord, and he stands near, interceding for his children.Second, cease worry and pray. Paul's command is direct: be anxious for nothing, prayerful in everything. The antidote to worry isn't willpower—it's prayer built on a foundation of thanksgiving. Gratitude resets the soul and establishes the atmosphere in which believing prayer can flourish.Third, believe God's promise. The peace that guards hearts and minds in Christ Jesus is supernatural—it surpasses comprehension. It is God himself standing watch over his children.David Forsyth is honest: this isn't a quick cure. The battle with anxiety is lifelong. But long obedience in the same direction pays off, and God's grace is more than sufficient for the fight. ★ Support this podcast ★

Anxiety is everywhere. Roughly 38 million American adults are taking medication to manage it—a number that has climbed sharply since 2019. But anxiety isn't just a modern problem, and it isn't merely a clinical one. In this message from Philippians 4:5–7, guest speaker David Forsyth makes the case that anxiety is a sin of little faith—common to all believers, not unique to a few—and that Scripture offers a clear, three-part prescription to address it.First, adjust your focus. "The Lord is near" is not a throwaway phrase but a statement of eschatological reality. Caesar is not Lord. Circumstances are not Lord. The risen Christ is Lord, and he stands near, interceding for his children.Second, cease worry and pray. Paul's command is direct: be anxious for nothing, prayerful in everything. The antidote to worry isn't willpower—it's prayer built on a foundation of thanksgiving. Gratitude resets the soul and establishes the atmosphere in which believing prayer can flourish.Third, believe God's promise. The peace that guards hearts and minds in Christ Jesus is supernatural—it surpasses comprehension. It is God himself standing watch over his children.David Forsyth is honest: this isn't a quick cure. The battle with anxiety is lifelong. But long obedience in the same direction pays off, and God's grace is more than sufficient for the fight. ★ Support this podcast ★

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TODAY'S TREASUREAbove all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. Proverbs 15:28Send us a comment!Support the show

Pastor John teaches on living wisely and guarding our hearts especially in these last days.