The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 230: A New Heart (2025)
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Aug 18, 2025 This discussion delves into the struggles of the Israelites with stubborn hearts and the challenges of aligning with God's will. Fr. Mike highlights the dangers of false worship and self-reliance. A message of hope emerges through God's promise to give a new heart, allowing for true repentance and moral restoration. The importance of authentic faith and adherence to Christ's teachings is emphasized, urging listeners to engage actively in their spiritual journey.
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Temple Presence Isn't Automatic Protection
- The temple's presence doesn't justify ongoing sin or false worship.
- Fr. Mike warns that trusting sacred signs without obedience is deceptive and dangerous.
Stubborn Hearts Reject Persistent Calls
- People repeatedly ignored God's persistent prophets and hardened their hearts.
- Fr. Mike highlights that stubbornness of heart leads a nation to spiritual decline.
God Promises A New Heart And Spirit
- God promises to replace Israel's heart of stone with a heart of flesh and put His spirit within them.
- This new heart enables obedience so people can walk in God's statutes and dwell in the land.