" I The Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."
Jeremiah 17:10
2006-08-08 03:38:20 · 4 answers · asked by Brigid O' Somebody 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You reap what you sow, but the Lord will also consider what has prompted your actions; he'll look at your heart.
2006-08-08 03:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Melisma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jeremiah is speaking of the Sins of Judah and its Punishment in chapter 17 and the entire chapter needs to be read in context.
2006-08-08 10:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mamma mia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your status in the church,
Your contributions to the church funds,
How many weekly gatherings you attend?
Whether you read Bible every day?
None of these matter.
2006-08-08 10:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by latterviews 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He knows everything about us. He looks at our hearts before looking at our denomination (if He ever looks at our denomination, which is not so sure....)
2006-08-08 10:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋