Proverbs

Keeping the Heart - John Flavel

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
John Flavel

THE HEART OF MAN IS HIS WORST PART BEFORE IT IS REGENERATED—AND THE BEST AFTERWARD. 

IT IS THE SEAT OF PRINCIPLES, AND THE FOUNTAIN OF ACTIONS. 

THE EYE OF GOD IS FIXED UPON IT—AND THE EYE OF THE CHRISTIAN OUGHT TO BE PRINCIPALLY FIXED UPON IT.

THE GREATEST DIFFICULTY IN CONVERSION—IS TO WIN THE HEART TO GOD. THE GREATEST DIFFICULTY AFTER CONVERSION—IS TO KEEP THE HEART WITH GOD. 

Proverbs 29:18 Commentary


VISION

Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. 

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. (Pr 29:18NIV)