“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
When the Bible speaks of guarding our hearts, it’s not referring to the physical organ that beats in our chests. So, what does it mean? Why does Scripture place such importance on protecting our ‘spiritual’ heart above all else? In biblical terms, the heart represents the very essence of a person. It is the source of our decisions, the wellspring of our emotions, and the seat of our moral consciousness. Our heart encompasses our mind, intellect, conscience, and emotions—shaping our thoughts, feelings, and choices. In essence, the heart is who we are. Just as our physical heart sustains our bodies, our spiritual heart sustains our identity and purpose. Without it, we lose the core of our being. Let’s explore key Bible verses that reveal the significance of the heart in our spiritual journey.