Monitoring Your Heart

Monitoring your heart is crucial because what's inside doesn't stay there. The behavior we exhibit reflects the condition of our hearts or souls. Jesus taught that it's not what goes into a person that defiles them, but what comes out of them. Evil thoughts, harmful behaviors, and mistreatment of others start as internal thoughts. Guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy can rot our souls and put us at odds with God. Therefore, we must monitor our hearts and pay attention to these emotions. Confession, forgiveness, generosity, and celebration are the four ways to address and overcome these negative emotions.