A tender heart is given by God's grace, as seen in Josiah's life, illustrating God's sovereignty in spiritual transformation.
We know that God gives us a tender heart through His sovereign grace, as illustrated in the life of King Josiah. Despite being born to a wicked father, Josiah demonstrated an inclination toward righteousness, which was not due to his environment but to God's effectual call and healing. In 2 Kings 22:19, the Scripture clearly states that God bestowed a tender heart upon Josiah, allowing him to recognize and respond to the truth of God's Word. This emphasizes that true sensitivity to God is not inherent in our nature but is a work of God's grace. He softens our hearts, enabling us to turn away from idolatry and to cultivate a genuine relationship with Him, which is a miracle of His saving work through Christ.
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