God Knows Your Heart [Luke 16]

¹⁴Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him.¹⁵And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

When Jesus used this phrase, "God know your hearts," in Luke 16, it was to expose the greed of the Pharisees. Their behavior looked good to others, but only God knew what was motivating their actions; greed and status among people. The bottom line is that God does know what is going on in your heart and mind and that He hates that which is highly esteemed among people.

We praise You, God, that You know what is going on in the center of our beings. You know if we have become new creatures in Christ with a new heart that only and always wants to do Your will. You also know what is going on in our minds and whether or not we are going after the things of this world while pretending to be Your followers. Thank you that You use Your Word and the things in our lives to expose the impurities. Cause us to be willing to see what You show us and give us the grace to live Your way.

Beth Warlick, 12/23/2009