Quotes about Hearts
Thus even the most wicked are an example to us that throughout the world the knowledge of God has some power in the hearts of all people.
— John Calvin
He turned Pharaoh over to Satan to be confirmed in the obstinacy of his breast. This is why he had previously said, "I will restrain his heart" [Ex. 4:21]. The people go forth from Egypt; as enemies the inhabitants of the region come to meet them. What has stirred them up? Moses, indeed, declared to the people that it was the Lord who stiffened their hearts [Deut. 2:30].
— John Calvin
Faith is ultimately a firm and certain knowledge of God's benevolence toward us, founded upon the truth of the freely given promise in Christ, both revealed to our minds and sealed upon our hearts by the Holy Spirit
— John Calvin
Let maps to other, worlds on worlds have shown; Let us possess one world; each hath one, and is one. My face in thine eye, thine in mine appears, And true plain hearts do in the faces rest; Where can we find two better hemispheres Without sharp north, without declining west?
— John Donne
And numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment.
— Charles Dickens
Fiction can serve in a non-threatening way to open minds and, I hope, hearts to the Word of God.
— Francine Rivers
Our world is constantly changing but the needs of our hearts remain the same, and so does God's power to transform our lives and give us hope for the future.
— Billy Graham
Notice the first reason people reject the gospel is that "the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts" (v. 12). That's deception—the deceiving spirits and demons I mentioned earlier. The second reason is more complicated. Jesus described those who hear the good news and "receive the word with joy" (v. 13). These people are genuinely excited about Christianity.
— David Jeremiah
God tests us because we are so oblivious to the mixed allegiances in our hearts. The purpose of the test is to help us see our hearts and if they are found traitorous, we can turn back to God.
— Edward Welch
The tragedy of life is what dies in the hearts and souls of people while they live.
— Albert Einstein
God is gathering us out of all regions till he can make resurrection of our own hearts from the very earth [emphasis added], and teach us that we are all of one substance, and members of one another; for the one who loves his neighbor loves God, and the one who loves God, loves his own soul.
— Fr. Richard Rohr
Prayer guards hearts and minds and causes God to bring peace out of chaos
— Beth Moore