The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 230: A New Heart (2024)
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Aug 17, 2024 Reflecting on the stubbornness of hearts, the conversation warns against trusting our imperfect instincts, which can lead to false worship. It contrasts true worship rooted in justice and compassion with mere rituals and the importance of repentance. The discussion emphasizes the spiritual decline caused by idolatry, critiquing the notion of following one's heart, and concludes with the hopeful promise of a transformed heart in alignment with God's will, urging the power of prayer and community for renewal.
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True Faith Beyond Rituals
- Having God's presence or religious rituals isn't enough without true obedience.
- Trusting in outward signs without conforming life to God leads to deception.
Family Idolatry's Deep Impact
- Idolatry often involves entire families united in false worship.
- This deep societal sin corrupts hearts and defiles true worship of God.
The Deceptive Nature of Our Hearts
- Our hearts are often distorted and not aligned with God's law and will.
- We cannot fully trust our hearts because they lead us away from what we ought to do.