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How do we know that God knows the hearts of men?

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The Bible confirms God's knowledge of human hearts in passages like Proverbs 15:11, which states that He sees the hearts of all people.

God's intimate knowledge of the hearts of men is a central tenet of the biblical worldview. Proverbs 15:11 explicitly states that hell and destruction lie before the Lord and that much more so do the hearts of men. This indicates that God does not merely observe external actions; He sees into the very depths of our beings, understanding our desires, motives, and thoughts with perfect clarity.

In addition, Jesus affirmed this truth throughout His ministry, demonstrating His ability to discern the hearts of individuals, such as the Pharisees and His own disciples. The omniscient nature of God serves as a constant reminder for believers to live authentically before Him, knowing that pretense and self-deception are futile. As the ultimate judge, God knows the reliance of our hearts—whether it is on Him or on false refuges of human wisdom or self-righteousness. Therefore, His knowledge challenges believers to seek genuine faith in Christ, who alone can provide redemption.
Scripture References: Proverbs 15:11, Jeremiah 17:10, John 2:24-25

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