The Lord Looketh on the Heart

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1. 1 Samuel 16:6

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   When commanded to choose the new king of Israel from among the sons of Jesse, the prophet Samuel, upon looking at Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, exclaimed with enthusiasm, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” But Eliab was not the Lord’s chosen servant.

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2. Matthew 22:37

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   This story teaches us that all God needs to accomplish His purposes and to help us become who He wants us to become is for each of us to turn our hearts fully to Him.

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3. Doctrine and Covenants 64:34

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   This story teaches us that all God needs to accomplish His purposes and to help us become who He wants us to become is for each of us to turn our hearts fully to Him.

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4. 3 Nephi 9:20

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   This story teaches us that all God needs to accomplish His purposes and to help us become who He wants us to become is for each of us to turn our hearts fully to Him.

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5. Doctrine and Covenants 64:33

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   Why is that so?

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6. Ether 12:27

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   Why is that so?

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7. Matthew 5:8

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   “Blessed are the pure in heart,” He said, “for they shall see God.”

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8. Moroni 7:6

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   I believe this is why, at least in part, Jesus Christ so often corrected the scribes and Pharisees during His mortal ministry.

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9. Matthew 15:8

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   “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from

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10. Isaiah 29:13

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    I believe this is why, at least in part, Jesus Christ so often corrected the scribes and Pharisees during His mortal ministry.

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11. Matthew 23:28

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    I believe this is why, at least in part, Jesus Christ so often corrected the scribes and Pharisees during His mortal ministry.

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12. Doctrine and Covenants 137:9

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    “For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.”

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13. Matthew 6:21

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    “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also,”

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14. Doctrine and Covenants 121:35

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    “because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and [they] aspire to the honors of men.” Do

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15. 1 Nephi 15:10

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    it that ye do not keep the commandments of the Lord? How is it that ye will perish, because of the hardness of your hearts?”

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16. Doctrine and Covenants 58:29

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    “But he that doeth not anything until he is commanded, and receiveth a commandment with doubtful heart, and keepeth it with slothfulness, the same is damned.”

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17. Doctrine and Covenants 6:20

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    The Lord admonished Oliver Cowdery to “treasure up these words in thy heart.” We’re invited to search the scriptures diligently and, through the power of the Holy Ghost, seek to obtain understanding and a witness of the truthfulness of the gospel in our hearts.

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18. Mosiah 12:27

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    The prophet Abinadi rebuked the priests of the wicked King Noah for not doing that, saying, “Ye have not applied your hearts to understanding; therefore, ye have not been wise.” Am I making a sincere effort to study the scriptures daily and to apply my heart to understand them through prayer?

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19. Matthew 15:19

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    The Savior taught that “out of the heart proceed evil thoughts” and that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” The quality of our thoughts and words is a good indicator of the purity of our hearts.

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20. Matthew 12:34

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    The Savior taught that “out of the heart proceed evil thoughts” and that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” The quality of our thoughts and words is a good indicator of the purity of our hearts.

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21. Ezekiel 36:26

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    After my physical tests were completed, my doctor told me that, overall, my heart was healthy—but there were a few concerns that needed to be addressed now, before they became serious.

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22. Alma 5:11

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    As we dedicate time daily to come closer to Christ, our hearts are changed.

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23. 1 Nephi 2:16

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    As we dedicate time daily to come closer to Christ, our hearts are changed.

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24. Helaman 3:35

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    “They did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.”

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25. John 14:15

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    “If ye love me, keep my commandments⁠.”

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26. 2 Nephi 31:13

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    Nephi testified, “I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism … , then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost.” The Holy Ghost will guide you and help you know the will of the Lord and make good choices.

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27. Doctrine and Covenants 4:2

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    The Savior invites all to “serve him with all your heart.” When we choose to do each thing the Lord has asked us to do—such as keeping the commandments, partaking of the sacrament, worshipping in the temple, and serving others—with a sincere heart and with real intent, each act of service and worship becomes a powerful spiritual experience that strengthens our faith and testimony and fills our hearts with joy and love for God and our fellow man.

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28. Alma 5:14

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    The prophet Alma’s question still echoes today: “Have ye spiritually been born of God?

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29. 2 Nephi 1:15

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    Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

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30. Alma 5:33

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    Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

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31. Doctrine and Covenants 4:5

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    Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

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32. Doctrine and Covenants 25:10

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    Brothers and sisters, I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today.

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