The Condition of the Heart (Continued)

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the natural condition of the human heart as deceitful and wicked, only transformable by God's miraculous love and grace. It highlights biblical examples where Satan influenced hearts, such as Judas and Ananias, and stresses the importance of maintaining a pure, believing, and purposeful heart in serving God. The speaker encourages believers to cleave to the Lord with a pure heart, giving cheerfully and serving fervently, as only a pure heart can truly see God. The sermon also reflects on Mary’s example of pondering God's works in her heart and the need to guard against hardness and unbelief.